fray
Example Sentences
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The festival has had the air of an arthouse bubble when it comes to the topic of AI and the event's leadership is keeping above the fray.
From Barron's
Low blows from Wolves, but blows that may have landed on already frayed nerves.
From BBC
The countries' traditionally deep economic ties have frayed in recent years over issues ranging from claims of unfair trade practices to protectionism and the supply of critical minerals.
From Barron's
As a result, the relationship between Brunel and Epstein appeared to fray.
Jonah could tell that Chip had already folded and unfolded it many times: the creases were beginning to fray.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
