frailer
- comparative of frail.
Example Sentences
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That made it possible for older, frailer patients to survive with “mini-transplants.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
This previously manifested through mostly vibes-based measures: Does his voice sound a little frailer?
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025
“The man is frailer than he looks,” Dan said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
For the oldest, the improvements were lost entirely, and they were frailer than those of the same age living in the prior decade, experts say.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
Neither of his parents is old, but they seem frailer than they should be at their age.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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