vulnerable

Example Sentences

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The campaign will prioritise "children who have missed routine immunisation and are most vulnerable to severe illness and complications", according to Unicef.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“There’s a difference between a Christian and a churchgoer. There’s no way Jesus sits on the sidelines while violence against vulnerable and marginalized people is occurring.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

In testing, the artificial saliva spray reduced bacterial activity and slowed tooth demineralization -- the process by which teeth lose calcium and phosphate, making them more vulnerable to cavities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Some privacy and policing experts said the technology could be vulnerable to cyberattacks, lead to abuses of force, or divert resources from more effective safety measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Duane was exposed and vulnerable to a most dangerous situation.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el