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The researchers also note that flavonoid production is highly sensitive to environmental conditions, including light intensity and temperature.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Most Australians use variable-rate mortgages, making them far more sensitive to their central bank’s decisions than U.S. homeowners.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, which is particularly sensitive to changes in the rate outlook, settled at 4.160%, its highest level since February 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Her remarks came as consumers remain sensitive to price increases, particularly for things like clothing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She’s overly sensitive to them, like a tuning fork pitched too high.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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