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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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Guterres had warned earlier that same month that the UN faced its most fragile financial position in years - again citing unpaid fees - having said in October that it faced a "race to bankruptcy".

From BBC

The Fed cut rates three times last year to support a fragile job market.

From MarketWatch

Powell led the central bank to cut last year despite divisions because of concerns the labor market might be more fragile than it appeared on the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal

An insatiable work ethic and commanding court presence has propelled Aryna Sabalenka to the cusp of a fifth Grand Slam title, a far cry from the talented but mentally fragile player of her younger days.

From Barron's

Oscar and Yurlady form a fragile, touching bond as they discuss work and life and he gets her into the poetry school.

From The Wall Street Journal