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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
I'm vulnerable to sunburn whenever I go out in the sun
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as in helpless
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
vulnerable baby chicks
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Recent Examples of vulnerable
The foundation does this by empowering new voices through education, especially from under-resourced regions where press freedom is limited and journalists are vulnerable.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
Political leaders have a responsibility to enact policies that protect the public health of our country, particularly its youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
—Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The director later became vulnerable about his weaknesses in communication.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Such a scenario could hinder the survival of these already vulnerable species, especially during the crucial breeding season.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
Political leaders have a responsibility to enact policies that protect the public health of our country, particularly its youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
—Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The director later became vulnerable about his weaknesses in communication.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Such a scenario could hinder the survival of these already vulnerable species, especially during the crucial breeding season.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Although dogs appear to be less susceptible to the virus than cats, and generally experience milder symptoms, contaminated food products pose risks to canines, too.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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All skin is susceptible to the damage that UV rays can cause, including wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer, so slather yourself with a generous amount of SPF daily, and not just once.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just as the doctor who is no longer compassionate or caring towards his patients should no longer be a doctor—maybe the hopeless, helpless, resigned, and, worst of all, silent, healthcare leader who no longer feels change is his or her responsibility and personal mandate should step away.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Toward the end of the first quarter, Barkley made his presence known with a dashing run through a seemingly helpless Rams defense for a 62-yard touchdown to put the Eagles back on top 13-7.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Young people are particularly sensitive to their surroundings as their brains evaluate the environment to prepare them for independence.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Under the policy, ICE agents were permitted to enter sensitive locations, such as schools, churches, and hospitals, only under specific circumstances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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But experts say this order may leave Americans unprotected from emerging diseases such as bird flu and Marburg — and inhibit the agency from responding to new threats.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Zuckerberg has just recently emerged from his own masculinist makeover, which turned him from a pale coder to a buff and bronzed bro, and his openly suggestive glance at Sanchez’s exposed chest seemed like an appropriate capstone to Trump’s Inaugural Address.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Other common denominators: stucco roofs and no exposed wood.—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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And while water tends to run right off of it, leaves and pine straw are prone to cling to the mat.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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How the car warm-up routine began The winter warm-up routine started decades ago when vehicles were more prone to stalling in frigid temperatures, according to Carfax.—
Jalen Williams,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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