fragile
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Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
A mission to verify a fragile ceasefire between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was deployed Monday to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the two sides traded accusations of abuse.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
While that’s a small portion of the overall Treasury market, the supply and demand balance in longer-term bonds has been fragile, “so small moves can matter,” LeBas said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Rafa” also reveals the fragile inner workings behind Nadal’s legendary resilience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Carole had purchased first-class tickets on a commercial flight, but now everyone worried that John’s condition was so fragile, his appearance so scary, that the airline pilot might not allow them to fly.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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