vulnerable
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And notably, they tend to disproportionately hurt the most vulnerable Americans.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
Modern warfare in Europe and the Middle East showed that nations under attack and those in the vicinity remain vulnerable to aerial threats from missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Jet fuel is particularly vulnerable in a supply shock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
“They expose vulnerable people to exploitation, deny them appropriate care, undermine trust in Medicare, and, when left unchecked, distort the data and assumptions federal policymakers rely upon to oversee these benefits.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
But if she could find the strength to get help in that moment, to put herself in such a vulnerable position—once again, he couldn’t deny her.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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