vulnerable
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They would be vulnerable to detention and removal simply because of their parents’ immigration status, deportable to a foreign nation in which they have never set foot.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
These victims aren’t greedy or stupid; they’re vulnerable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
At first glance, neither player seemed to be vulnerable to bribes from gamblers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
High-power microwave systems are generally less vulnerable to rain, fog or smoke than lasers, but still depend on line of sight, range, beam control and the surrounding electromagnetic environment.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
Jimmie looked so small and vulnerable as he lay there alone, big bandages on his head.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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