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vulnerability

[vuhl-ner-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvʌl nər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Disrupting the stability of repair proteins appears to expose a vulnerability that tumors continue to rely on.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

This is becoming a pressing problem for Europe, which is facing increased vulnerability as the U.S. begins pulling military assets out of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I have always prided myself on my grit, but this place has made me realize that perhaps East Coast toughness masks a greater vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His face was always under control but his eyes showed his vulnerability, gave Jerry a glimpse into the hell that was burning inside the teacher.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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