fragile
Example Sentences
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Despite a fragile cease-fire and signs of dialogue, the risk of renewed hostilities remains high, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
A fragile ceasefire, in place since April 8, has mostly brought a halt to the fighting but diplomatic efforts to bring the war to a definitive end have proved inconclusive so far.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Researchers say discoveries like this are also important for protecting fragile ocean ecosystems that remain poorly understood.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
The economy itself, what’s more, could be more fragile than it seems, some Fed officials and economists say.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Against the dark fabric of my slacks, my hands seemed thin and fragile.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing fragile
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