fraying
Example Sentences
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Led by Brittany Howard, the reunited soul-rock band tackles love, nature and a fraying American optimism on ‘I Must Be Dreaming,’ its first album in more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The outcome will have far-reaching consequences for Smith’s legacy, Alberta’s fortunes and Canada’s efforts to buttress its economy amid fraying U.S. ties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Spectators are left exasperated while staff work to patch up the old machines, connected by fraying electrical wires.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The safety net that previously absorbed part of medical costs when a family couldn’t afford them is fraying, and most families have noticed.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Fadi froze, watching Habib’s fingers tighten around his fraying leather briefcase.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
