fray in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
FRAY: to become worn or unraveled at the edges or to deteriorate in quality, often leading to tension or conflict.
Sample Sentences
- The fabric began to fray at the edges after several washes.
- Emotions ran high as the debate started to fray the friendships in the group.
- As the old rope was pulled tighter, it began to fray and unravel.
- Their once strong alliance began to fray under the pressure of differing opinions.
- The athlete's resolve started to fray as the competition intensified.
- The fabric began to fray at the edges after repeated washings.
- As tensions rose, their friendship started to fray under the pressure of conflicting opinions.
- He grabbed the rope tightly, feeling it fray between his fingers as he pulled.
- The once vibrant colors of the tapestry had begun to fray and fade with age.
- In the heat of the argument, their patience began to fray, leading to a heated exchange.
- Tensions started to fray as the deadline approached and stress levels rose.
- She tried to keep calm, but her patience began to fray under the constant pressure.
- The old rope was frayed and needed to be replaced before the next climb.
- Their friendship started to fray when they disagreed on important issues.
- The fabric began to fray at the edges after years of use.
- Emotions can fray when faced with constant stress and pressure.
- As the debate continued, tensions started to fray among the participants.
- He tried to keep his cool, but the situation began to fray his nerves.
- The team's performance started to fray under the weight of high expectations.
- The edges of the fabric began to fray after years of wear and tear.
- Tension in the room escalated as the debate threatened to fray into a heated argument.
- Her patience started to fray when the project was delayed for the third time.
- The once close friendship began to fray as misunderstandings piled up over time.
- He watched helplessly as the rope began to fray, threatening to snap under pressure.
- Tensions started to fray as the deadline approached, causing tempers to flare.
- Their friendship began to fray after a series of misunderstandings.
- The ropes were frayed and worn, making them dangerous to use.
- As the storm raged on, the once serene atmosphere started to fray under pressure.