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sensitive

[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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This makes it sensitive to the whims of the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Alaska's glaciers are highly sensitive to rising temperatures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Markets tied to war have been a particularly sensitive topic for prediction markets, given that information about geopolitical conflicts could rely on highly classified information and put lives in danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both OpenAI and Anthropic filed the S-1 “confidentially,” without divulging sensitive information.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Please, Dad, don't mention it in front of her. Amy's very sensitive about her...you know."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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