fragile
Example Sentences
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Her heart was fragile, and they feared the shock might kill her too.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The escalation is piling more pressure on Lebanon’s fragile government and complicating negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which has made an end to fighting on that front one of its conditions for a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
“When retirement comes early, it can quickly turn a solid plan into a fragile one,” LaVigne said.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
This fragile thing held all his hopes and dreams.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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