sensitivity
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Valentin harbors literary aspirations—we read excerpts of his unfinished memoir—but Mr. Bošković emphasizes the contrast between the power and “unequivocalness” of the state and the sensitivity of the artist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Meta said it took "these concerns seriously", and admitted its systems were not perfect and continued to "improve the sensitivity and accuracy of how ads are delivered".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Through thoughtful exposition told visually and through performance, we learn that Niki has a hearing disorder called hyperacusis, an extreme sensitivity to sound and “uncontrolled acoustic environments.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Still, Goldman Sachs recently highlighted an “insensitive portfolio” of stocks with low sensitivity to AI, including names like Darling Ingredients and Kenvue.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
As the sensitivity of the neutrino telescope improves, it may become possible to probe nuclear fusion in the deep interiors of the nearby stars.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing sensitivity
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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poems by Nikki Giovanni
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