The apparent fragility of the bridge's construction is a tribute to Telford's complete mastery of working with iron.

Its warmth seemed to contradict its porcelain appearance, its strength oppose its apparent fragility.

It was in better shape than he was, for all its apparent fragility.

The combination of her resourcefulness, intelligence and apparent fragility underlies her ability to win the battle to have her re-institutionalized.

Despite their apparent fragility, there are lots of examples surviving today, and collectors were genuinely sorry when the series came to a halt after only forty-two weeks.

One stock trader, noting the apparent fragility of the stock markets, said, "If this union can't get a settlement out of this, they never will."

Despite its apparent fragility, Tempranillo travelled widely during the 20th century and, following much trial and error, has become established throughout the world.

Each had the apparent fragility of snakeskin, but was metallic except for an underlay of leather.

Victoria's black hair and vibrant colouring, combined with her vivacity, served as a sharp contrast to her brother's apparent fragility.

Such is the apparent fragility of Whistler's pastels that sometimes we hardly dare to look at them for fear they will blow away.