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[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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He added: "I don't want to be involved in any political things, but you know, the world is so sensitive today. Sometimes little, small mistakes can break big friendships or huge contacts."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Comptroller General, and an annual report to the Congressional intelligence and judiciary committees on sensitive queries that will be publicly released each April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The policy touches on a sensitive area of military life: how a federal institution recognizes and records personal belief systems.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Additionally, an agentic smartphone must communicate securely with apps and handle sensitive data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“Nah, it’s no big deal. You’re fine. It’s just a sensitive subject, you know? What with my dad and protests and stuff.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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