sensitivity
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“The prospect of a sudden release of pent-up supply has tempered bullish sentiment and reduced the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical headlines.”
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Children can end up with soreness, eczema‑like rashes or long‑term sensitivity.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Valentin harbors literary aspirations—we read excerpts of his unfinished memoir—but Mr. Bošković emphasizes the contrast between the power and “unequivocalness” of the state and the sensitivity of the artist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"Compared to the conventional approach of connecting multiple devices in parallel, this approach allowed us to significantly boost the detection sensitivity," adds Michailow.
From Science Daily • May 31, 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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