fraught
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That is potentially a fraught win for Asics and a quiet victory for Nike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Decisions about selling, repairs, property taxes, insurance and maintenance can become fraught.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
He’s having a fraught phone conversation with his mother, who’s upset to learn that the reason his boyfriend can’t pick him up is that they’ve broken up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
It comes at a fraught time in the UK following multiple instances of disorder and unrest.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
As much as we tried to create a buffer between them and the more fraught aspects of Barack’s job, I knew that Sasha and Malia still had a lot to take in.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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