be sensitive
Example Sentences
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Martin’s fantasy world of Westeros in “House of the Dragon” is a particularly cruel place to be sensitive, whether to the declining fortunes of a kingdom or the machinations of the spirit world.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
It's a special case with him, so we need to be sensitive.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
It has also shown itself to be sensitive to the effect of the conflict on the price of oil, since the public is sensitive to that price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
This guide -- to which the UN agency for children contributed -- recommends parents remain calm and open, listen to their children and be sensitive to their feelings, and limit their own news consumption.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
The penalties for violating security regulations covering information judged to be sensitive had a distinctly militaristic cast, with fines of up to $300,000 and jail terms as long as thirty years for “willful” disclosures.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
