fraught with

idiom

: full of (something bad or unwanted)
The situation was fraught with danger.
The paper was poorly researched and fraught with errors.

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The rapid expansion of fiber to the home (FTTH) is transforming internet accessibility, but deploying FTTH in new markets can be fraught with unique challenges. Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Like Goldstein, Jennifer Kelman, LCSW, JustAnswer Parenting and Mental Health Expert, also validates that change can be fraught with worry for parents. Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025 Assad's demise is a victory for humanity, even if the immediate aftermath is fraught with challenges that could lead to a worsening situation. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Pearce and Alwyn’s dynamic is fraught with tension: a son desperate to find a place in his family and earn love from his father, who brazenly overlooks him. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fraught with 

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“Fraught with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraught%20with. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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