fragile
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Despite its fragile structure, the Neanderthal's bone survived for approximately 75,000 years beneath seven and a half meters of rock and sediment.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
At my age, they not only jar my fragile knees, but can also do the willies on my equally fragile back and neck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Where Thomas is aloof and proud, Erika is prickly and sardonic, excellent tools for protecting a surprisingly fragile heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The CQC says the funding system remains fragile – people using care services either self-fund or, for the poorest, the state helps to pay for their costs.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Since she no longer had RiRi to comfort in these situations, Wab had to face herself, and it made her more fragile.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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