fragile
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With a fragile economy and few natural resources, Tuvalu relies on a government trust fund to help foot the spiralling costs of the climate crisis.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
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
The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, which has profoundly shaken global energy markets.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Chalk rivers like the Wandle are rare and fragile ecosystems supporting diverse wildlife, with only around 200 worldwide, making them particularly vulnerable to pollution.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
For a few fragile seconds, she remained as detached as the clouds overhead, suspended in an intermediate space between nightmares and dreams, where reality couldn’t reach.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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