frail

Example Sentences

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She explained how her family noticed the "elderly, frail woman" lying alone in the corridor opposite them, while Nadia was attending the department with her unwell partner.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Most evidence for the health benefits of diets that exclude meat comes from studies of younger adults rather than frail older populations.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

He followed his initial hearing three days later by video link, appearing dazed and frail and barely speaking.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

He needs to do that again to support the other frail Dodgers starters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

What is the link between the frail old lady I know and the events that took place on 27 March 1943?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler