tenuous
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Digital freedom is never guaranteed and is tenuous.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The short scenes between various characters, punctuated by blackouts, emphasize the changed dynamics among them, their more tenuous connections, and also new ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The pause in hostilities is seen as tenuous.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
This latest “Doctor Who” update comes during a tenuous time for the franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Nasser had had no luck explaining that legions of immigrants kept their money in cash, that trust in banks was tenuous.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing tenuous
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