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sensitivity

[sen-si-tiv-i-tee] / ˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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When the researchers restored the receptors to the same neurons, that increased sensitivity was reversed, effectively switching off the heightened pain response.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

Though she showed many classic early childhood indicators — sensitivity to noise, extremely limited food preferences, rigid adherence to routine and difficulties understanding social nuances — no one suggested she was autistic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

This will be accentuated by small-cap stocks’ particular sensitivity to moves in bond yields as well as the Nasdaq 100 weakness.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

In melanoma, the abundance of mutations gives the vaccine more targets to work with, while the tumor’s relative sensitivity to immunotherapy gives those targets a better chance of producing an immune response.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Your fingers and feet tingle or lose sensitivity.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Australia lays claim to around 28 percent of the world's uranium resource, but legal hurdles and political sensitivities have hindered exports to India.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

But Hera Hussain is worried that cultural sensitivities are not recognised by tech companies, where reported images are often first assessed by an AI moderation system trained largely to detect nudity.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

But Mr. Ryrie does offer to those readers an interpretation of missions congenial to modern sensitivities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

However, Pasadena officials wanted to ensure the public is not alarmed by any loud noises especially given increased sensitivities during election week, Derderian said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Hamilton tried to reassure him that his sensitivities on this score were excessive, that if he did choose to run for a third term, he would win in a walk.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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