fragile
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Most require temperatures near absolute zero, about -459 degrees Fahrenheit, to maintain the fragile quantum states needed for computation and communication.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
“When retirement comes early, it can quickly turn a solid plan into a fragile one,” LaVigne said.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
The negotiations have faced severe headwinds in recent days, with both sides accusing the other of violating a fragile ceasefire that has largely stopped the fighting since April.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Oil prices initially jumped more than 4% early Thursday after the U.S. and Iran traded fresh strikes overnight, threatening the fragile cease-fire between the two countries.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The problem for Bobby became that, since his teeth no longer had fillings, they also no longer had any support and became more fragile.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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