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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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In recent years, controllers say they have grown increasingly frayed and fatigued due to chronic staffing shortages and frequent equipment outages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The King, facing one of the biggest speeches of his reign when he addresses Congress, will be expected to help restore the rather frayed friendship between the US and UK.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The week immediately before the attacks, as diplomacy frayed, Iranian exports were back at their normal levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The previously scheduled White House meeting Tuesday had been expected to focus on the Ukraine war, US-EU trade tensions and a wider effort to salvage frayed transatlantic ties.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Baachan’s coat was old with frayed sleeves, but it looked heavy, so she was probably warm enough.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata




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