fragile

Example Sentences

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“Manufacturers are entering the second quarter on a more fragile foundation as a result.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While a fragile one-year truce managed to roll back certain tariffs, the fundamental friction remains as hot as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite this history of water interaction, the researchers found that fragile organic molecules were still preserved.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Fuel prices have soared, public transport has dwindled and some airlines have suspended flights to Cuba, hitting the country's fragile economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

She did not—she could not—outlive the grief of her inheritance, but she embraced and defended the most fragile of her children from the will of the strong.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee