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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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However frayed, the alliance between the two men lasted until the Allied triumph in 1945.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

The week immediately before the attacks, as diplomacy frayed, Iranian exports were back at their normal levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Our nerves are frayed, leaving little patience for nuance.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Amil started to play with the thin, frayed leather on his sandals.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani




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