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vulnerable

[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] / ˈvʌl nər ə bəl /


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Musk "has a responsibility, everyone in public and civil life has a responsibility to call for calm and not to stoke grievance or hatred... that puts vulnerable people and our communities at risk," Turley said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

They make you feel small and confused and vulnerable, like a small child lost in a crowd of strange legs.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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