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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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Researchers say discoveries like this are also important for protecting fragile ocean ecosystems that remain poorly understood.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The relationship between the United States and Cuba - already strained and fragile for decades - has been rapidly deteriorating in recent weeks.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"With the best will in the world, the poorest and most fragile countries just haven't got money sitting in the bank to do that, so things will get neglected across a range of areas."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Tuesday’s data showed that the domestic demand recovery remains gradual and fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He somehow makes a fragile peace, somehow convinces the gentlemen to wait just a little longer for an east wind.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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