as in powerlessness
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susceptibility
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However, investors should remain cautious about Monarch’s historical susceptibility during economic downturns, as the stock has demonstrated considerable drawdowns in previous crises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025 -
Peter Zay | Anadolu | Getty Images The Natural State's susceptibility to severe weather — like a spring tornado outbreak in 2023, the most recent full year of grid reliability data available — is not helping the Arkansas grid's already spotty record.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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“Helplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helplessness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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