Sentence examples for fragile when from inspiring English sources

But confidence can be fragile when it involves radiation.

Scotland's defence looks very fragile when that happens.

Such empires often turn out to be amazingly fragile when faced by intelligent idealists.

Switzerland were the dominating force before the break but were fragile when the Eagles attacked.

The papers were wet and fragile; when they dried, the effect was of indelible paint.

It added lots of revenues, but scant returns.The company was already fragile when earlier roll-ups finally rolled over.

If housing markets remain so fragile when they are getting so much help, they may break when it is removed.

They knew very well that both were fragile when they introduced them, because they tested them in pilots.

Is it any wonder that some of them look so fragile when exposed to the world's best?

Rayon clothing is extra-fragile when it's wet and, thus, is less likely to be damaged by your own careful hands than by the agitation of a washing machine.

But "it's also a very fragile neighborhood," when it comes to fending off developers.