fragile
Example Sentences
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They say the town's water system - which serves 5,000 people - has had problems for decades, and the ICE facility would require much more than the fragile system could provide.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
“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
Since she no longer had RiRi to comfort in these situations, Wab had to face herself, and it made her more fragile.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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