vulnerability
Example Sentences
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An independent state audit released last month found administrative vulnerabilities in some of California’s social services programs but stopped short of alleging widespread fraud or corruption.
From Los Angeles Times
This shift puts extra emphasis on her words, as she voices them with a touch less assurance, lending vulnerability.
“It’s a defeat for Cuba and denotes its weakening, highlighting vulnerabilities in its security procedures,” said María Werlau, author of “Cuba’s Intervention in Venezuela,” a book published in 2019.
The disruption of these networks has increased Iran's economic vulnerability at a time of mounting internal pressure.
From BBC
A clearer understanding of thermal signals and the "skin-to-brain" dialogue may help scientists identify factors that increase vulnerability to mental health challenges.
From Science Daily
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