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vulnerable

[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] / ˈvʌl nər ə bəl /


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Around 42 percent of households in the Asian tech powerhouse are single-person, with social isolation affecting the country's vulnerable elderly in particular.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some investors are looking abroad, where stocks have been cheaper and seemingly less vulnerable to fractures in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The regulators said helping vulnerable customers was a priority, reforms were kicking in, but there was more they could do.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“With work requirements, it’s all the more important that vulnerable older adults be supported with training,” Porcelli said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He was suddenly without his usual cast of helpers, and he just seemed vulnerable, Jennifer said.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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