fragile
Example Sentences
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“The result is a more fragile setup: positioning can drift higher in calm markets, but is increasingly exposed to rapid de-risking, pointing to weaker support and rising downside risk from systematic flows,” Barclays said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The two sides have held only a single round of talks in Pakistan despite a fragile ceasefire in April.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
U.K. government borrowing costs climbed Friday to their highest level since the 2008-09 global financial crisis, piling pressure onto already fragile government finances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Dr. Nester explained that eDNA is especially valuable for detecting fragile, fast-moving, or elusive marine species that may escape traditional nets and underwater cameras.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
My fragile heart would not have survived seeing up-to-the-minute photos of my friends and classmates on Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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