vulnerable
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“The lesson of 2022 is clear: support that is temporary, targeted and preserves the price signal can protect the most vulnerable without making inflation worse or public finances less stable,” Lagarde said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
And they were unaware, or unconcerned, that that chemical was wreaking havoc on the soil, weakening the trees’ defenses, leaving them extremely vulnerable to disease.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Reception centres were set up for those forced to leave their homes, including support for vulnerable residents requiring medical assistance.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
"Many mesothermic fishes are already heavily impacted by overfishing of themselves and also their prey species, so their elevated energy needs make them especially vulnerable when their food becomes scarce."
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
But if she could find the strength to get help in that moment, to put herself in such a vulnerable position—once again, he couldn’t deny her.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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