vulnerable

Example Sentences

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He believes that many recruited soldiers, unlike career servicemen, are especially psychologically vulnerable.

From BBC

“In my effort to share a vulnerable example of love and acceptance, I shared too much, and that caused her pain,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

But some critics argue priority should be given to helping more vulnerable members of society.

From BBC

California's dairy and cattle industries are particularly vulnerable.

From Science Daily

Central Asia is especially vulnerable to climate change: average temperatures in the region have risen by about twice the global average since 1991, according to UN data.

From Barron's