sensitive

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Treasury prices reversed to the upside, with their yields dropping 11 basis points for the benchmark 10-year issue to 20 basis points for the two-year note, the maturity most sensitive to anticipated Fed moves.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It forbids therapists from insisting on spreading their personal views through confidential, sensitive conversations with trusting minors happening behind closed doors.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

A secure portal also beats emailing documents directly to your preparer, since forms often include your Social Security number and other sensitive financial information.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s sensitive, and we want to control the flow of information.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti