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fragility

  • a word derived from fragile.
    fragile
    adjective
    easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail.

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The trust's founder, Dr Margaret Bradshaw, said the group wanted to raise awareness of the fragility of special flora in the area.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

German factory orders fell faster than expected in August, official data showed Tuesday, underscoring the fragility of a recovery in Europe's biggest economy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

While equity investors are focused on the soaring demand for chips and servers, the credit markets are beginning to price in the structural fragility of the AI trade, according to Haissl.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

He was speaking to a separate issue—his belief that the predicament of dementia speaks to a fragility that we all share.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

She stood still, and I did not want to look at her face anymore; I hated fragility.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston