vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Pilots who regularly fly in and around Hollywood Burbank airport said its proximity to Van Nuys airport makes it particularly vulnerable to a midair collision.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of those owners, including the Ellison family, have separate, non news-related business interests that depend on government contracts or regulation and are therefore particularly vulnerable to pressure, he adds.

From BBC

Consumer lenders—more vulnerable during economic recessions—were among the market’s worst performers on Friday, including American Express.

From The Wall Street Journal

The injunction came ahead of an Israeli deadline for 37 well-known organisations to stop work, something the groups warn will remove a lifeline for vulnerable people and cause "irreparable harm".

From BBC

Consumer lenders, more vulnerable during economic recessions, were among the worst performers Friday including American Express, Capital One and Synchrony Financial.

From The Wall Street Journal