fragile
Example Sentences
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"Oil's return towards pre-war levels in June reflected markets pricing in a best-case outcome for the fragile US-Iran arrangement," she wrote, adding that the "re-escalation exposes how fragile that assumption was".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
She expertly guides readers through the life and legacy of a man who reached beyond a narrow base to challenge a fragile status quo amid unfolding social change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Her serve has often been fragile, leading to numerous double faults, and her forehand has also been liable to falter in crucial moments.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The fragile 11th-century artefact has left its home in Bayeux in a high-tech container designed to eliminate vibrations and maintain a steady temperature and humidity, the source said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
He knew the fragile work permit was no guarantee of safety during the roundups.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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