frayed
Example Sentences
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The previously scheduled White House meeting Tuesday had been expected to focus on the Ukraine war, US-EU trade tensions and a wider effort to salvage frayed transatlantic ties.
From Barron's
Our nerves are frayed, leaving little patience for nuance.
From Salon
Back in the Red Sea at the end of April, the Navy was growing increasingly frayed by the need to constantly fight off the Houthi drones and missiles.
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
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