fragile
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Her heart was fragile, and they feared the shock might kill her too.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Most require temperatures near absolute zero, about -459 degrees Fahrenheit, to maintain the fragile quantum states needed for computation and communication.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Any sharp jump in import costs could compel the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates, potentially undermining the country’s fragile economic recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“When retirement comes early, it can quickly turn a solid plan into a fragile one,” LaVigne said.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Carole had purchased first-class tickets on a commercial flight, but now everyone worried that John’s condition was so fragile, his appearance so scary, that the airline pilot might not allow them to fly.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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