fragile

Example Sentences

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“Manufacturers are entering the second quarter on a more fragile foundation as a result.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

That fragile backdrop could well limit how far the BOJ can push interest rates, he said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite this history of water interaction, the researchers found that fragile organic molecules were still preserved.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Four of its top five holdings, all from the fragile technology sector, including CoreWeave, Arm Holdings, Reddit, and Astera Labs, dragged down performance.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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