sensitivity
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A smaller percentage also have sensitivity to dairy and have to avoid gelatin and products containing it—including Jell-O, gummy bears and even gelcap pain relievers—as well as medications made in mammalian cells.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The increased sensitivity opens the door to experiments that were previously difficult or impossible to perform.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
She thought of her 7-year-old son, Chris, who she suspected was dealing with dairy sensitivity, and later visited McAfee’s website to learn more.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Moore cautioned people with lung issues or smoke sensitivity to avoid outdoor activities, but said crews have mitigated hazardous materials at the site.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
“Please, Gus. Not another word. Even my brutalized spirit has some sensitivity left. I can’t let you slander my girls like that.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing sensitivity
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