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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






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shopworn
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Over the past two decades, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. have frayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

D’Arcy explains that despite their frayed friendship, Alicent remains “a strange custodian of Rhaenyra’s conscience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The report may have smoothed over some frayed nerves about artificial intelligence coming for jobs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

There are absolutely weeks where I can barely make it through one fluorescent-lit supermarket run without feeling emotionally frayed and financially humbled by the price of olive oil.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I squinted into the dim space, trying to focus on the frayed wire.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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