vulnerable
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Speaking exclusively to BBC News, Fenton Bailey said he did not believe there was a "hidden agenda" behind the decision, but feared "vulnerable communities are going to be even more vulnerable".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
They could also help scientists better understand how these hematological conditions develop and why some older people are more vulnerable than others.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
So we should welcome AI tutors that could help reach the most vulnerable students and deliver high-quality instruction without unsustainable spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
That is a relief to those who worry such a change would risk harming vulnerable people.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
It felt especially strange to intrude on her great-aunt in such a vulnerable moment, just a smallish lump under a mountain of blankets, only an old kerosene lantern to keep her company.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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