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[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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“I feel like I have a very sensitive instrument,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

This was while the sheikh wanted the Trump administration’s approval for access to sensitive A.I. chips.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

However, the situation remains highly uncertain and the foreign exchange market has become less sensitive to geopolitical developments, instead focusing more on monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

It has also used such “sole-source” and “limited-source” awards, which are not publicly announced, in highly sensitive countries where openly working on human rights can be dangerous.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

But he couldn’t afford to be overly sensitive now.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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