vulnerable

Example Sentences

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In a family in which such direct, vulnerable declarations are rare, Agnes’ comment is both a shock and a catharsis.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times’ investigation found that state databases of UCC liens, which were designed to be straightforward and quick to file, are inherently vulnerable to abuse.

From Los Angeles Times

But she said the changing dynamic of the group, which reportedly includes several other celebrities, ended up reminding her of high school cliques and left her feeling "frozen out" at a vulnerable time.

From BBC

"All I'd seen was that mugshot, so I was expecting this evil person to walk in, and this vulnerable young man walked in the room."

From BBC

As a result, current output is being sustained largely by access to imported diluents used to blend heavy crude into exportable grades, leaving the system highly vulnerable to sanctions enforcement and shipping disruptions.

From Barron's