Recent Examples on the WebStart by making small abrasions in the areas where holes or fraying would naturally occur: At the knees, yes, but also the around hems, pocket edges, and button holes.—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024 The tips should be tightly closed, without fraying or damage.—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024 Shoppers loved how the 100 percent cotton material resisted fading, shrinking, and fraying while still remaining light and breezy enough to be comfortable for summertime wearing.—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 Alas, that fraying is sometimes so pronounced that the music becomes less poignant than jarring.—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2023 Cons There were small signs of wear, including light fraying, after a few weeks of use.—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024 What to Consider The edges could be more tailored to prevent fraying.—Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023 While the organization’s safety tips might seem like common sense (keeping candles away from kids and pets), consider these annual reminders to avoid a fire:
Check all holiday light cords for breaks and fraying.—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023 The swivel feature also helps prevent cable fraying and should reduce the chance of damage.—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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