fragile
Example Sentences
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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
A takeover by Vodafone would replace TalkTalk’s very fragile balance sheet with Vodafone’s solid one and reduce the risk of non-payment of lease fees to Openreach, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
As it is, oil prices remain elevated and have grown volatile in recent days on renewed fighting that threatened fragile ceasefires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
And I also feel fragile, as if the gentlest breeze could knock me over.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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