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vulnerable

[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] / ˈvʌl nər ə bəl /


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Alaska is especially vulnerable to megatsunamis because of its steep mountains, narrow fjords and frequent earthquakes.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

His brother hopes this moment, when fire survivors are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges, can help bring the community closer together and serve as a reminder to treat people with grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Europe and parts of Asia are vulnerable to Middle East supply disruptions, stoking inflation and weighing on growth,” said Wei Li, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Many analysts say Palantir isn’t as vulnerable as other software providers because it designed an operating system to integrate with a variety of AI models and can make them more useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Letting someone see a vulnerable part of you.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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