sensitivity
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This next chart makes the same comparison using current carry-to-volatility levels and each pair’s sensitivity to the S&P 500 in 2026.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026
As hormone levels dip and rise throughout your menstrual cycle, so does your sensitivity to heat, Dr Arif explained.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
“The main reason for the resilience is that semiconductor companies have almost no sensitivity to high helium prices,” said Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, Moody’s supply chain industry practice lead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Although it is typically temporary, surgery triggers biological changes including inflammation and increased sensitivity within the body's pain pathways, which can intensify discomfort.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
Nevertheless, despite acknowledging the validity of certain liberal ideas, Bobby seemed to be hardening toward the world and losing sensitivity to people in need.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing sensitivity
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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