sensitive

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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

They stressed that nothing had been either damaged or stolen, after hackers were reported to have infiltrated the museum's IT systems and accessed sensitive security data.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

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

Mom always says it's because I'm overly sensitive, but I can't help it.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman