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frailty

[frayl-tee, fray-uhl-] / ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl- /


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Grip strength can also help predict who may develop frailty, which is a large risk for falling down and having difficulties with everyday activities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“We’ve found that older adults who report greater physical frailty and poorer sleep” are more prone to scams.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Disabling the receptor specifically in tissue-resident macrophages also protected mice from several problems associated with chronic inflammation and aging, including frailty, excess fat accumulation and heart trouble.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

Jaafri's probable cause of death was given by the hospital and medical examiner as bronchopneumonia due to flu and frailty.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Rowan knew that Jiller worried about his nervousness and frailty.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

Even Iran’s “moderate” diplomats don’t suffer these frailties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026

Okrent highlights the emotional frailties that coexisted with the brilliance and generosity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

But Liverpool's pressure failed to produce a second goal and their defensive frailties were punished in the 56th minute.

From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025

They understand its difficulties and frailties, its glories and pleasures.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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