fragile

Example Sentences

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Oil regained some momentum amid the fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Lynsey described Thea as "cheeky" and "joyful" but said the family live in a fragile state of exhaustion due to the high level of care.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"That's already a point of conflict," in the fragile truce, Zonszein explained.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Stock-market investors were acting boldly Wednesday, but that’s in sharp contrast to the early hours of the fragile truce.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

My stomach is fragile enough that even though the lot is well beyond the stockyards, I stay inside the stock car until everything’s been set up.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen