be sensitive

Example Sentences

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It has also shown itself to be sensitive to the effect of the conflict on the price of oil, since the public is sensitive to that price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“This cash-pay channel might be more sensitive to economic cycle, especially to middle-class U.S. households, and might be sensitive to AI-led labor-market disruptions in white-collar jobs,” the analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

"They're very aware and would be sensitive that higher gasoline prices would negatively impact consumer confidence and sentiment."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

“We have a lot of developers in town who are really trying to be sensitive to fitting in to the neighborhood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The penalties for violating security regulations covering information judged to be sensitive had a distinctly militaristic cast, with fines of up to $300,000 and jail terms as long as thirty years for “willful” disclosures.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik