fraying

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But that cohesion appears to be fraying as it turns to the task of securing sanctions relief by cutting a deal with the U.S., which likely will require making difficult concessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The fraying of those relationships would raise questions about the dominance of the U.S. dollar, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

If Chelsea's relationship with the fans isn't broken, it is certainly fraying.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Telomeres are located at the ends of chromosomes and function much like the plastic tips on shoelaces that prevent fraying.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

Her voice was fraying from the strain of picking words so carefully.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu