be sensitive
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“This cash-pay channel might be more sensitive to economic cycle, especially to middle-class U.S. households, and might be sensitive to AI-led labor-market disruptions in white-collar jobs,” the analysts wrote.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
"They're very aware and would be sensitive that higher gasoline prices would negatively impact consumer confidence and sentiment."
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
The aspiring floppy-haired filmmaker could be sensitive but manipulative, loveable yet irritating.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
“We have a lot of developers in town who are really trying to be sensitive to fitting in to the neighborhood.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Jethro felt his face bum with anger, but something new had been pointed up to him, something in the long process of learning to which he would be sensitive for the rest of his days.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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