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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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The British government hopes the king’s visit will help repair some of the frayed ties between the two countries’ political leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

In recent years, controllers say they have grown increasingly frayed and fatigued due to chronic staffing shortages and frequent equipment outages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It now transpires that, prior to the king's informal comments, Sheinbaum had offered to rekindle the ties between Mexico and Spain that had become frayed by the issue.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Starmer also defended ties between Washington and London, which looked increasingly frayed in the last week with US President Donald Trump criticising the British leader for initially refusing to have any role in the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

I squinted into the dim space, trying to focus on the frayed wire.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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