fragile

Example Sentences

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Policymakers will continue to balance inflation trends against the risk of tightening too early when the economic recovery is still fragile, UOB said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

Fuel prices have soared, public transport has dwindled and some airlines have suspended flights to Cuba, hitting the country's fragile economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

In fact, everything seemed to be drawn toward the face of this god—the dim light, the poisonous clouds, the essence of the monsters, even Annabeth’s own fragile life force.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan