vulnerable

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That should bring relief for retail customers at the pump, where surging petrol prices in recent weeks have forced many countries to take measures to reduce consumption and protect the most vulnerable.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Research indicates that retirees who define themselves primarily through their careers are vulnerable to prolonged distress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Because of this, dietary approaches could provide a safer and more affordable way to reduce the severity or likelihood of infection, especially in vulnerable populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The campaign will prioritise "children who have missed routine immunisation and are most vulnerable to severe illness and complications", according to Unicef.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Like him, you are tough, dark, vulnerable, moody—with a very definite tendency to sound truculent because you want no one to think you are soft.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin