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sensitive

[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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Treasury prices reversed to the upside, with their yields dropping 11 basis points for the benchmark 10-year issue to 20 basis points for the two-year note, the maturity most sensitive to anticipated Fed moves.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As critics note, though, this provision does not require states to reveal sensitive voter information.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It forbids therapists from insisting on spreading their personal views through confidential, sensitive conversations with trusting minors happening behind closed doors.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

A secure portal also beats emailing documents directly to your preparer, since forms often include your Social Security number and other sensitive financial information.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

After all, animals are incredibly sensitive to their environment.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown