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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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For much of August, when a frayed de facto ceasefire was in effect, U.S. forces did not respond with high-end missiles when Iran attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Fox’s announcement comes after relations between Fox and the NFL had frayed over the league’s decision to sell rights of its games to streaming services like Amazon’s Prime Video and Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

But they have helped to smooth over ties with the European Union, frayed by Orban's closeness to the Kremlin.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

"Nerves are frayed on the day of the Borchester Show, and a surprise guest makes their mark," the programme's website had hinted.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The holes were big and uneven, and the rope was frayed.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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