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frailty

[freyl-tee, frey-uhl-] / ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl- /


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Because GLP-1 drugs reduce appetite and food intake, they may also contribute to nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle, potentially increasing the risk of frailty and other long-term health issues.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

Oliver wrote powerful poems about human frailty but spent her days in the woods writing about nature, which she loved as much as she did language.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Another, of a 63-year-old man who collapsed in November 2025, showed that he died from untreated sepsis, which the report said likely developed following poorly controlled diabetes, malnutrition and overall frailty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

England's defensive frailty was flagged up before the tournament, especially the possibility of injuries to players such as Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Chelsea captain Reece James, who had both suffered regular problems.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Of how Coin and I must have vastly different definitions of frailty.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Even Iran’s “moderate” diplomats don’t suffer these frailties.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Having explored reasons why England's on-the-ball tactics contributed to defensive frailties, it makes sense to look at how they set up off the ball.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

Okrent highlights the emotional frailties that coexisted with the brilliance and generosity.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

“Breakfast time,” he said eventually, casually — to prove, I’m sure, that he remembered all my human frailties.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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