frail

Example Sentences

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Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

His father and uncles were in the cattle business, but it was soon apparent that young Larry, who was slight and frail, had no future in ranching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In the interview, Guthrie said her family assumed her mother may have experienced a medical emergency because she was frail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A major factor is the crisis in social care provision, which sees older, more frail patients trapped in hospital beds for days or even weeks because a suitable care package cannot be found.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

We girls eyed each other, suddenly aware we were frail flesh, fourteen mouthfuls crowding Doña Charito's patio and drinking up her lemonade.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez