fragile
Example Sentences
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For one, the truce that enabled this reopening remains fragile.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
A mood of high anxiety a few weeks ago has given way to cautious optimism amid a fragile cease-fire and retreating oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Whatever happens amid the fragile cease-fire, art-rescue groups have already identified some huge damages in Iran, Lebanon and Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Although the temporary peace is fragile and there is still minimal oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, traders have taken negotiations as a signal it’s safe to pile into equities.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
In fact, everything seemed to be drawn toward the face of this god—the dim light, the poisonous clouds, the essence of the monsters, even Annabeth’s own fragile life force.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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