vulnerability

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Countries will build larger emergency crude reserves to reduce their vulnerability to future energy shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“We wanted to show a little more authentic vulnerability, which we see very much in the previous versions intentionally.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The stock recently experienced a 4% gap down on June 2, followed by a 3% decline, suggesting vulnerability toward the $400 level.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Dark and emotive, they suggested a trace of ex-otic blood in his heritage—Greek, maybe, or Chippewa—and conveyed a vulnerability that made Westerberg want to take the kid under his wing.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer