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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
Her reactions to that over the years — which include more abrupt exits from scenes and emotional confrontations with production than any other Housewife — have cast her as fragile, vulnerable, a broken bird.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Montana: Jon Tester v Tim Sheehy Senator John Tester is the most vulnerable Democrat running for reelection with the latest polling from FiveThirtyEight, predicting that Republican rival Tim Sheehy wins 93 elections out of 100 in their election modeling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Without a focus on psychological growth and safety, the spark of innovation dims, and companies are left vulnerable to disruption.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, your boxwoods might be less vulnerable to severe damage, not being weakened by the earlier damage from the leaf miners and psyllids.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Montana: Jon Tester v Tim Sheehy Senator John Tester is the most vulnerable Democrat running for reelection with the latest polling from FiveThirtyEight, predicting that Republican rival Tim Sheehy wins 93 elections out of 100 in their election modeling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Without a focus on psychological growth and safety, the spark of innovation dims, and companies are left vulnerable to disruption.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, your boxwoods might be less vulnerable to severe damage, not being weakened by the earlier damage from the leaf miners and psyllids.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Notably, losing an hour of daylight can take a toll on people who are susceptible to seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that peaks during the darker winter months.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Camellias are also susceptible to a number of diseases, the most serious of which are flower blight, root rot, and camellia dieback and canker.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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While Chris Smith lay helpless, authorities say Tarr was plotting to silence him forever.Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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This creates a helpless but highly effective kind of suspense, as Iris must rely on her tormentor to mess up, at least until her limbs start to respond again.Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of leaking sensitive information to two news outlets in the hopes of sabotaging a hostage deal with Hamas in a political scandal that has roiled Israeli politics.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Players with player or team options in their contracts were fair game to be left unprotected, too.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The new advice is to test anyone with a significant bird flu exposure, such as an unprotected worker who’s been splashed in the face with raw milk on a dairy farm with known H5N1 infections in the herds.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding any of these defense and weapons facilities could take months, putting a strain on any potential response by Iran, which is now more exposed and less able to replenish missiles.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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And if bare legs and ankle boots still feel too exposed for you, play around with the styling.Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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The distinctive body is well suited for left-handed users as well as righties, but the hyper-glossy exterior is prone to smudging.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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As an artist, Rebecca Moses is prone to taking the unfamiliar route.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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