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sensitive

[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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Strong manufacturing data and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s comments boosted economically sensitive stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Smaller companies tend to carry more floating-rate debt, which is more sensitive to rising interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Chen urged tech firms and governments to work with "communities with diverse backgrounds and expertise" to develop more culturally sensitive AI tools.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

“It’s an extremely sensitive conversation,” said Alex Dann, a certified financial planner in Charlotte, N.C.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

But I couldn’t blame her for not being sensitive to my feelings if I never shared them.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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