fragile
Example Sentences
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The island has developed a distinct if fragile sense of identity in its mere three decades as a democracy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"Too many teams are still working in ageing buildings with too few theatres and beds. Without addressing these constraints, progress for patients already waiting will remain fragile."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The system was able to run for an extended period without active control, an important feature for future quantum technologies that cannot depend on fragile, constantly adjusted laboratory setups.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
But the meteoric rise of both the Magnificent 7 giants, and the chip producers benefiting from their artificial-intelligence largesse, has started to feel fragile.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Today, she breaks that fragile trust we’ve built.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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