sensitize

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A well-known figure in the news in Rio, Moscatelli calls the capybaras by human names to sensitize humans to them.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

In patients with ATM alterations, which should sensitize tumors to ATR inhibitors, the ORR increased to 26.1%.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

Others, like Odisha, have supplemented legal efforts by setting up memorials to victims at police stations in a bid to sensitize people.

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

Earlier this month, the federal government also asked states to sensitize health workers on managing heat-related illnesses and ensure that ice packs, oral rehydration salts, and cooling appliances in hospitals were available.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022

I spoke at local meetings and tried to sensitize people to the need to insist on accountability from law enforcement.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson