sensitive
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An air quality advisory is also in place in the Coachella Valley from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning because of windblown dust that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The team used a nitrate chemical ionization mass spectrometer, a sensitive instrument that can identify specific compounds in the air.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
Years of food inflation have left consumers more sensitive to value, leading to a diverging market.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The statement said that scientists, medical professionals, and toxicologists, evaluate ingredients “for safety, and products are thoroughly assessed and, where appropriate, tested to ensure they’re gentle and suitable even for the most sensitive skin.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
I already knew I'd had a hand in turning him into a sensitive kid, but I never expected him to go into an ugly cry when we said good-bye outside the dorms.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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