frayed
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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
Ties between Armenia and its former imperial ruler Moscow have frayed in recent years.
From Barron's • May 7, 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
But the dalliance frayed after widespread antigovernment protests in 2011 drew the Kremlin’s attention to the reach of blogs and social-media platforms that opposition leaders like Alexei Navalny used to rally supporters and expose corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Koffi tugged at her tunic’s frayed neckline, trying to temper a moment’s guilt.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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