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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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Both countries have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, putting more strain on a fragile ceasefire arrived upon in April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Tightening liquidity at the same time that megacap tech companies are seeking to raise hundreds of billions of dollars is leading to a fragile and volatile market environment,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Apache helicopter, placing further pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

He somehow makes a fragile peace, somehow convinces the gentlemen to wait just a little longer for an east wind.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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