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vulnerability

[vuhl-ner-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvʌl nər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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There was that incredible “Little Mix Big Mix” viral dance moment, but Hart also displayed a level of vulnerability which stood out in a show where the stars don't really talk about their personal lives.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Now, researchers have uncovered that missing step, revealing a surprising vulnerability that could lead to new ways of protecting the colon.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

To gain access to private keys or the systems that authorise transfers, hackers can exploit a software vulnerability, deploy malicious software, or target individuals -- for instance through phishing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

“For some friends, seeing someone they care about struggle can trigger fears about aging, disability, vulnerability, or mortality,” it adds.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

He came inside and placed the suya on the table, and in his bloodshot eyes she glimpsed the vulnerability that hid itself so well underneath his voluble confidence.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

During this period there have been clear vulnerabilities with her game, with opponents learning they could take advantage of a slow second serve that tended to produce double faults.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

The vulnerabilities in Wall Street’s favorite trade have been building for months, periodically appearing around smaller companies drowning in debt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

“There are clear structural vulnerabilities in their business,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Critical vulnerabilities in PHP — a commonly used programming language — that website operators are rushing to patch are also concerns among managers he’s speaking to.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Unlike most Odessans, he wasn’t afraid to express his fears and vulnerabilities.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger


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