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sensitive

[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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And fast-food chains Wendy’s and Burger King are particularly sensitive because burgers are their core menu.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s unclear how sensitive the new economy that grew out of that era is to higher rates and inflation running close to 4%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The study also suggests that MHC class I may play a broader role in determining how sensitive tissues are to CD4+ T cell-mediated damage.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

While many higher-income households remained resilient and less sensitive to these increases, the report showed lower-income consumers experienced greater financial strain, consistent with the notion of a K-shaped economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

There was a lot of whispering and telegraphing and general secretiveness, the details of which even my sensitive ears could not take in.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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