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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“In a country with fragile international reserves, lack of access to capital markets, raising that kind of money would be very difficult for Argentina,” said Maril.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"All he did was tear away that fragile veil in advance, placing the reality outside the room plainly on the table," one Xiaohongshu post read after his death.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I was awarded tweezers and a small boost to my fragile self-esteem.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi