become fragile

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

indicates a transition into a fragile state

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Examples (10)

  • The peace agreement has become extremely fragile after months of stalling.
  • As the economy slows, investor confidence may become very fragile.
  • Their relationship became emotionally fragile after the accident.
  • The truce could become fragile if either side breaks the terms.
  • With age, bones often become more fragile and prone to fractures.
  • In the heat, the glass threads become fragile and snap easily.
  • The alliance became fragile once trust eroded.
  • Without careful balance, the ecosystem can become fragile.
  • During recovery, his health became fragile again.
  • After a long day, she felt her ego becoming fragile.