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vulnerable

[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] / ˈvʌl nər ə bəl /


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She was a dedicated observer of the Sabbath and Jewish laws, a diligent student of Hebrew and a tireless philanthropic force in aiding vulnerable Jewish communities abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

By 1966, the United States had eradicated screwworms, but livestock remained vulnerable to reinfestation from screwworms migrating from Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The sharp drop highlights how vulnerable big tech stocks have become.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s beautifully cohesive, both lyrically and sonically, and vulnerable.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

It felt especially strange to intrude on her great-aunt in such a vulnerable moment, just a smallish lump under a mountain of blankets, only an old kerosene lantern to keep her company.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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