How To Use Vulnerable In A Sentence

With the loss of so many illusions at once I cannot remember when I have felt so vulnerable or chastened, but neither can I remember when I have felt so alive.
The family is the one place that should be a guarantee of safety to its members, especially its most vulnerable members, and this legislation goes part-way towards trying to define that and to defend that right.
Fire ants feed on almost any plant or animal material, including vulnerable reptile and ground-bird hatchlings.
Vulnerable people who have committed no crime and pose no threat to society are regularly forced to wait in bare cells before they get specialist treatment.
The rangers need not fear that they are signing a vulnerable geriatric.

One of the chief reasons for removing old, oil and gas wells from south Louisiana's lakes and bayous is that those areas are vulnerable to storms and hurricanes, and any collapse in structures could threaten the public, Lopez said. Susan Buchanan: Louisiana Removes Defunct Oil Wells But Hazards Remain
He played right into my vulnerable defenseless beginner trap.
Pity the turtles and cherish them, for they too are on the conservationist's list of vulnerable species and in danger of extinction.
There were also reports of increasing calls to personal alarm services from elderly and vulnerable people. Times, Sunday Times
A force that believes it is invulnerable might dismiss or underestimate an opponent's strength, will or commitment.
Often they work in the fields and have to rely on houseboys, who have easy access to vulnerable children left on their own.
Social groups which lack the civic skills to represent their own interests are particularly vulnerable to neglect by decentralizing agencies.
But such a belief is hard to maintain and is hence vulnerable to disconfirmation in various ways.
As she frequently reminded them, they were now the endangered species, more vulnerable than the lemur and slow loris. RUSHING TO PARADISE
Lyon has been called many things, but never was the word vulnerable put to his name. The Lion’s Lady
Thus far, the data show a recurring rhetorical pattern in which vulnerable groups were identified as antithetical to the core values attributed by the host to himself, his audience, and the nation. Kety Esquivel: UCLA Study, Hate Speech on Commercial Talk Radio, Affirms NCLR's We Can Stop the Hate Campaign
Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection. Brene Brown
Without chromium, however, this alloy is vulnerable to corrosion attack in reducing acids when oxidizing salts such as ferric or cupric chloride are present, even in the parts-per-million range.
The bankers allegedly persuaded Americans to transfer assets from UBS by emphasizing that Wegelin, which is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, had no offices outside of Switzerland and was less vulnerable to U.S. law enforcement pressure, prosecutors said. U.S.: Swiss Bank Is 'Fugitive' in Tax Case
A pope determined to bring his message to the world makes himself vulnerable to the malign intentions of fanatics. Times, Sunday Times
It will be used to help vulnerable companies retrain staff and give them more skills. The Sun
I didn't feel exposed or vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times
Vulnerable to mention that I do not what kind of love.
Only one phaser is inoperative, which means, offensively, the ship is almost totally effective, but defensively its lack of forward shielding makes the vessel incredibly vulnerable.
Vulnerable people with great needs, including dementia, should always be thought of first.
Religion is vulnerable to religious fanaticism and political extremism-history is full of religious oppression, violence, terrorism and wars. Dr T.P.Chia
They no longer have to trawl streets at random with their equipment to find vulnerable homes; they can now purchase software that can identify such households remotely. Times, Sunday Times
But in today's economy, educated, white - collar workers also are vulnerable to downsizing.
The frustrating part for the Scots is that the Czechs, while occasionally slick in attack, appeared glaringly vulnerable in defence. Strikerless Scotland's negative approach is punished by Czechs
Also, sea planes, when they take off or land, are quite vulnerable to what we call submerged debris, little things in the ocean that might catch on one of the wing floats as you might see on the picture there. CNN Transcript Dec 19, 2005
The atrabilious maladies to which artists were supposedly vulnerable included lovesickness and plague.
In short, without air superiority mobile forces may be extremely vulnerable and air superiority can probably be guaranteed for only comparatively short periods of time. NATO's Changing Strategic Agenda
Most of these molecules are generated during the grinding and malaxation, when active enzymes from the damaged fruit cells come into contact with vulnerable polyunsaturated fatty acids in the green chloroplasts. On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
But some accidents happen because of their egocentric tendency to think of themselves as invulnerable.
The constant need for money to buy drugs and increase business also motivates dealers to find vulnerable victims who can provide quick cash.
He is a vulnerable member of society suffering from significant mental and physical ill health. Times, Sunday Times
Crocidura tenuis (Soricidae), possibly introduced by man, and the Flores giant rat (Papagomys armandvillei) are considered vulnerable. Timor and Wetar deciduous forests
Hospitalization can be hazardous for vulnerable elderly patients.
Instead of millions of vulnerable hosts to evolve within back then, we now have billions of chickens intensively confined in factory farms, arguably the Perfect Storm environment for the emergence and spread of hypervirulent, so-called "predator-type" viruses like H5N1. Kathy Freston: Flu Season: Factory Farming Could Cause A Catastrophic Pandemic
So to neglect the problem means that we are vulnerable to asteroid collisions.
Between the ages 7 to 20 months the fontanelle, temples and back of head are particularly vulnerable when an infant is learning to walk.
The park protects important habitat for an isolated population of the vulnerable bilby (Macrotis lagotis). Mitchell grass downs
Rome lay too far from the vulnerable frontiers; Constantinople occupied a position about equidistant from the Germans on the lower Danube and the Persians on the Euphrates. Early European History
Your firm will also need to consider the specific needs of vulnerable consumers. Times, Sunday Times
This derives from their quite vulnerable legal status in the adversarial system. Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process
If neither side were vulnerable, the green light would be flashing. Times, Sunday Times
She had achieved a balance between her vulnerable, nurturing, feeling side and the rational, assertive, analytical side.
She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own.
A tall, strong, handsome woman, she looks momentarily lost and vulnerable.
Once Jaymes left his side Mikel was vulnerable to this sort of manipulation. HARSHINI
The rich volcanic soil had once more encouraged the growth of a prosperous people, who had spread over vulnerable areas. THE EARTH: An Intimate History
We must re-examine all that we do and redesign our many and complex systems to make them less vulnerable to human error.
Yet the thought of being emotionally vulnerable had him gripped with fear. Times, Sunday Times
Growing concern that the crisis would now spread to other vulnerable nations such as Portugal and Spain also spooked traders. Times, Sunday Times
Our focus concentrated on those clutch sizes thought to be vulnerable to the spread of siblicidal behavior.
All in all, she was suddenly feeling so deeply vulnerable that she was scared to death of what might happen next.
God surrounds "delicious Paradise" with a "verdurous wall", enclosing his blessed but vulnerable human couple. Ten of the best: walled gardens
These actions came as a result of my own naivety, driven by a desire to strengthen regulations on payday lenders and protect vulnerable consumers. The Sun
If the law is repealed, VW could be vulnerable to outside pressure.
Lolling in their leisurewear, with lager cans as a substitute for ammo, these soldiers don't quite belong in that tragically vulnerable company. The big picture: On the way to the Falklands War, 1982
The immune system withers under the viral attack, leaving the body extremely vulnerable to other painful and life-threatening diseases.
The bank is still vulnerable to civil litigation and potential criminal cases brought against current and former employees. Times, Sunday Times
An ambiguous face -- strong and vulnerable, naïve and shrewd. THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS
I have to take into account that you are an abused and vulnerable person.
It's ideal for vulnerable, exposed areas of skin. Times, Sunday Times
Those most vulnerable, the homeless, the underprivileged, and the downtrodden, will have to sweat in the heat as they wait for the postperson to bring them their inadequate social assistance. The Last Snowflake
But modern culture is now proving to be vulnerable on two counts, one social, one intellectual.
The question is whether those of us who are concerned about tradition and innovation in Anglicanism are ready for the needed metanoia and kenosis and thus to be vulnerable in the process.
Religion is vulnerable to religious fanaticism and political extremism-history is full of religious oppression, violence, terrorism and wars. Dr T.P.Chia
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's inspired idea was to make airships rigid, so superseding the early blimps, which were fatally vulnerable to leaks from the inflammable hydrogen used to inflate them.
Currently, the Italian-built Panthers are being finished off by BAE Systems, with the additional of a machine gun, radios and other accessories, when they will be delivered to the Army, effectively providing "battlefield limousines" for Ruperts – as officers are dismissively called – while troops are forced to patrol in dangerously vulnerable "Snatch" Land Rovers. Feeding the European fantasy
The peculiarly disinterested institution of science develops only in special circumstances and remains constantly vulnerable.
Other species with notable disjunct distributions on the Pellew Islands include the canefield rat (Rattus sordidus) (the only known occurrence in the Northern Territory), the vulnerable Carpentarian pseudantechinus (Pseudantechinus mimulus), brush-tailed phascogale (Phascogale tapoatafa) and northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus). Carpentaria tropical savanna
They all have complex supply chains, sourcing materials from across the industry and making them vulnerable to the big drug companies.
The US legal system is highly politicised and thus vulnerable to undue influence from wealthy business and individuals. Times, Sunday Times
They prey on the vulnerable, essentially, and they get vast sums of money out of some people.
Many more are still alive, but profoundly vulnerable.
In other words, Bulgaria will again have to diplomatically maneuver and make its choice in a vulnerable situation.
They are vulnerable to physical assault, sexual harassment, and rape, and their experiences and fears have tended not to be taken seriously.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society .
They both seem vulnerable and this feels horribly exploitative. Times, Sunday Times
She appears vulnerable - a fragile, airbrushed image. Times, Sunday Times
People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes.
'The most fundamental role of the police is guardianship and looking after vulnerable people. Times, Sunday Times
The fleet rendered Britain invulnerable to direct attack, while its wealth allowed it to intervene on the continent even though Britain did not possess a large army.
The economy is vulnerable to a rise in the euro exchange rate or in interest rates.
It's ideal for vulnerable, exposed areas of skin. Times, Sunday Times
The plain was as flat as a tabletop, and she instinctively felt exposed and vulnerable, there being no possible way to conceal one's presence.
They attacked them when they were exposed and vulnerable. Christianity Today
Her feminism has to do with making yourself the most attractive, invulnerable, compelling object that you can.
It's not used because it's too vulnerable in the core mode and takes too long to deploy, unless if you are bunkering , the core won't deploy in time to save your army when you need.
We have always felt somewhat vulnerable to the vagaries of political change.
As stateless persons, they wake up bearing the status of the most vulnerable -- the rightless. Danielle C. Jefferis: Waking Up Stateless in Jerusalem
Although Somerhalder doesn't believe that Damon will continue down his heartbreakingly vulnerable path too long, he does reveal it will become problematic. Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder: Andie Is Damon's "Hot Beard"
Whether these fast-tracked primaries have rushed the party into the nomination of a candidate that will prove vulnerable in the course of a more protracted and intense campaign is unclear.
Because of the small number of remaining Mississippi gopher frogs, the species is extremely vulnerable to even natural processes such as drought and floods, and to further loss, damage, and fragmentation of its habitat.
Babies are weak and vulnerable in the presence of huge shapes that they can only dimly perceive.
He looked vulnerable and the air was thick with talk of a snap election which Labour seemed destined to win. Times, Sunday Times
He retired from the police in 2013 and become a criminology lecturer at a university where he befriended the vulnerable woman. The Sun
Without chromium, however, this alloy is vulnerable to corrosion attack in reducing acids when oxidizing salts such as ferric or cupric chloride are present, even in the parts-per-million range.
By the 1970s, they were thought to be vulnerable to Soviet missiles and were supplemented by converted civil airliners, now 747 jumbo jets.
Fragile, temporary structures are far more vulnerable than permanent brick-built homes. Weatherwatch: tornadoes and trailer parks
Wet hair tends to stretch and break and is very vulnerable so never use a bristle brush on hair when wet.
Oilseeds often contain toxic or undesirable factors such as gossypol in cottonseed, trypsin inhibitor in soya beans and cyanogenetic glucosides in linseed, whereas groundnuts have been noted as being particularly vulnerable to mycotoxin formation. Chapter 6
He has no illusions about the atmosphere of terror and suspicion that pervaded even the elite and rendered all of its servitors vulnerable to unjustified and sudden persecution.
The threat to life of this appalling violence is palpable and so is the serious economic threat to a fledgeling and vulnerable nation. Times, Sunday Times
Backwardness will leave us vulnerable to bullying.
They do the job because they want to help patients and make a difference to people, often when they are at their most exposed and vulnerable.
Unless we recognize that the ecosphere is our organic whole and that we are a species inextricably linked to it, we are open to the illusion that we are separate, invulnerable and in control.
Thus, once again, a moment of rebirth occurs, a new shining nativity of a new soul, not as a physical entity vulnerable to decomposition, but a living memory to the immortal and indestructible nation.
As a young assistant professor naïve in departmental politics I was quite vulnerable, and had a difficult time during my subsequent years at Michigan. Carl E. Wieman - Autobiography
Our Southwest deserts are home to endangered Sonoran pronghorn antelopes, desert tortoises, kangaroo rats, pupfish, springsnails, and other desert species that are adapted to very specialized niches and therefore particularly vulnerable to changes in climate and habitat. Leda Huta: A Marshall Plan for Nature: How to Protect Endangered Species from Climate Change
And a vulnerable nation was left undefended against an unspeakable threat.
As an internist and geriatrician working (as well as a lifelong New Yorker), I got a bird's eye view as Saint Vincent's did god's work in caring for generations of some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Mark Lachs, M.D.: Care Transitions: The Hazards of Going In and Coming Out of the Hospital
Middlesbrough woman Gwen Lamb was shocked to discover that anyone can offer residential accommodation to the most vulnerable in society.
And what better way to protect a vulnerable and makeshift defence than by taking the battle right to the heart of your opponents? The Sun
With rivers close to bursting and ground sodden from days of downpours, tonight's fresh deluge comes at a particularly vulnerable time. Times, Sunday Times
Partitions, false ceilings, lighting, heating and ventilation ductwork, computer systems, telecommunications, and security apparatus are vulnerable.
This leaves ETFs more prone to so-called contango effects, as well as vulnerable to tax hits and front-running — when traders can jump ahead of expected trades to profit from the subsequent demand. Commodities Investors Favor Mutual Funds Over ETFs
Let him know how comfortable you are without this hard-shell persona and over time he may start feeling less vulnerable about showing his emotions.
They had wrested the lead from Melrose by a one-point margin, and were facing an opposition that looked rattled, weary and vulnerable, with just five minutes to go.
It was the terms of those visas which made them particularly vulnerable to the mistreatment which they suffered. Times, Sunday Times
Energy Star is for the most part a self-certification program vulnerable to fraud and abuse," says the GAO report. Energy Star: A cheap and easy seal of approval
Female, as a social vulnerable masses is the protected object on which law lays particular emphasis on.
I observe Barry Diller, with his powerful, vulnerable skull that conveys the air of a Picasso, with his smile that's habitually so melancholic but which, now that I've stopped pestering him about his memories of Paramount, his tussles with Murdoch, his conversion to teleshopping, has become curiously childlike. In the Footsteps of Tocqueville (Part V)
But the fact remains that there are still some vulnerable sections of society that need handholding, even to enjoy the fruits of globalisation.
Because desalinated water is so energy-dependent, water customers are vulnerable to rises in energy costs. Peter Hanlon: Desalination Nation
Calvocoressi employs the intercutting between Yuri Foreman and her own vulnerable self in a briefer version of the same strategy. S.X. Rosenstock: Women Writers: The Essay Gets Up Close and Personal
Vulnerable, and exposed ... The bedroom door opened, but the questioning smile died slowly on her lips.
Four of these species are considered vulnerable: Sumba buttonquail (Turnix everetti), red-naped fruit-dove (Ptilinopus dohertyi), Sumba boobook (Ninox rudolfi), and Sumba hornbill (Aceros everetti). Sumba deciduous forests
This makes the sperm, like all rapidly developing cells, especially vulnerable to damage from chemicals or radiation.
It's an open heart that's vulnerable to the deepest wound.
The most vulnerable point on most rose plants is the bud union - the point at which the rose variety was budded onto a rootstock.
Middlesbrough woman Gwen Lamb was shocked to discover that anyone can offer residential accommodation to the most vulnerable in society.
A fiduciary is someone in a position of trust who is relied upon by a vulnerable person.
In eutrophic Lake Hiidenvesi, we studied the possibility that water quality indirectly affects mysids by forcing them to habitats where they are vulnerable to fish predation.
Through his translucent skin showed the blue veins, his insides as visible and vulnerable as a tiny transparent shrimp.
Children are the most vulnerable to this menace, but their health will not even be considered in this penny-pinching exercise.
Then someone else said, The word 'vulnerable' has been going around. Thestar.com - Home Page
The AFL-CIO has targeted 75 vulnerable Republican seats as part of a push to restore Democratic control of the House.
What has made him invulnerable as patron saint, however, is his saltire symbol on our flag, the sign of our nationhood.
Old people are particularly vulnerable members of our society.
Some of the most vulnerable young people in care are those who are still away from home during their later adolescence.
Vendors and retailers dealing in pirated products, either covertly or overtly, pose an omnipresent temptation to already vulnerable consumers
The character in question is described as a no-nonsense natural leader, who despite rarely letting her guard down, is actually vulnerable and deeply caring. Mega Buzz: Bones' Sniper Returns, Bree's New Man, and Five-0's Team Shakeup
The swineherd is responsible for many swine, which are vulnerable to thieves.
The people who fought for free speech did not do so for others to be horribly cruel about some of the most vulnerable people on Earth. Times, Sunday Times
Dust storms occur when intense grazing pastureland of new growth , leaving the topsoil vulnerable to winds.
It is a sad and grim reminder of how vulnerable we are to the force of nature.
The ludicrous aspect of the organisation makes it particularly vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times
These cuts will save millions but will put countless vulnerable people at increased risk. Times, Sunday Times
He would like to be able to passively identify the various scanning tools hackers and others use to find vulnerable wireless networks.
But Mark's Jesus sees a student who is both vulnerable and teachable - a human being who is searching, and now undone by the fact that he has addressed his question to the answer.
Faces, which are marketable pieces of personal property, are vulnerable.
Protecting the vulnerable is an essential function of government and affordable compassion is an indelible element of contemporary liberalism. The New Face of Government
But surgery makes him particularly vulnerable to infection and blood clots. The Sun
The script showed him as a vulnerable, troubled and flawed character. Times, Sunday Times
In addition to being a proscribed ethnic group by the government, the Chinese were predominantly city-dwellers, making them vulnerable to the Khmer Rouge's revolutionary ruralism. Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion
Incidents abound of vulnerable children being whisked away with profit in mind rather than their wellbeing.
People who are physically fit are less vulnerable to pressures. Beat Stress
It jettisons the Femme Fatale, and recasts the role as a vulnerable, damaged, perpetually on-edge woman who is never in control.
He fears that the giant outsourcing deal will lead to deeper cost cuts and a poorer service for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Times, Sunday Times
In the medium term we think that 'struggler' stocks that have most revenues based within the euro zone are most vulnerable to the combination of austerity and lost competitiveness," said ING in a European strategy note. European Shares Rise Ahead of EU Meeting
Her Maria blossoms and is by turns sweetly protective and vulnerable, generally very sexy and completely convincing.
blots," on points are vulnerable to being hit and sent out of the game until a lucky throw of the dice brings them back in. Epinions Recent Content for Home
The bankers allegedly persuaded them to transfer assets from UBS by emphasizing the bank, which is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, had no offices outside of Switzerland and was less vulnerable to U.S. law enforcement pressure, prosecutors said. Swiss Bank Wegelin Indicted on U.S. Tax Charges
They can kick open a door with a flimsy lock easily, so a solid lock will make it much less vulnerable. The Sun
The long-suffering djinni is growing weak and vulnerable from too much time in this world, and his patience is nearing its end. Ptolemy's Gate: Summary and book reviews of Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud.
And in the first recording we heard, Anna Netrebko, who is a wonderful singing actress, and she sounded a little more vulnerable, a little breathier. Puccini's Beloved 'Boheme,' Times Two
The virus attacks the immune system, leaving your body vulnerable to infections.
Undocumented refugees are very vulnerable to harassment and extortion by the police, threatening arbitrary arrest or refoulement.
It was in the locker room that he felt most vulnerable to the aggressive behavior of the other early adolescent boys.
There was a moment of panic in Britain as it became clear just how vulnerable the nation was.
This is a vital resource for many members of society who are often vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times
Lampert said the study suggests that anger can be deadly, at least for people who are already vulnerable to this type of electrical disturbance in the heart.
Both involved situations where there was a goodly chunk of family money that could be got at through one vulnerable person. SOMETHING IN THE WATER
These plans risk causing damage not to the people being targeted but to the innocent and the vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times
The problem - known as bed-blocking - happens when support from social care or district nursing is not available in the community for vulnerable patients. BBC News - Home
Then he thrust his lance into the vulnerable spot and killed the warrior.
The AFL-CIO has targeted 75 vulnerable Republican seats as part of a push to restore Democratic control of the House.
People of all nations and faiths know that we are all vulnerable to terror, which by its nature is careless of its targets and indifferent to human life.
Sap mechanic changed from "Incapacitate" to "Sap". This will allow more humanoids that were previously immune to Sap to be vulnerable to Sap, but still immune to Gouge.
But Davey's quiet life changes when he falls in love with the tactless but vulnerable Sarah, a Scottish bargee who stays with him in his lock-keeper's cottage while her narrow-boat's broken propeller-shaft is repaired.
There are four and a half million people earning above average incomes and therefore potentially vulnerable to Labour's tax squeeze.
He invested in plastics manufacture and farming and prospered financially, but he knew he was vulnerable.
This disease clogs arteries throughout the body, and legs are especially vulnerable because of their distance from the heart.
At the bottom will be society's poorest and most vulnerable people, dependent on over-stretched public hospitals and whatever bulk-billing services remain.
There are several threatened species such as the endangered snow leopard, takin, and Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus baileyi), and the vulnerable serow (Capricornis sumatraensis) and Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) (in eastern Nepal and Sikkim) in this ecoregion. Eastern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows
Reuters Steel coils in Tokyo this week For Japan's top steel suppliers, close ties to local auto makers and operations focused on high-grade steel serve as a cushion against foreign market conditions, but they are nonetheless vulnerable to the globally weakening steel-market conditions that have already bit into the earnings of foreign rivals ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel Corp. Nippon Steel Swings to Profit
It is untested, too risky and too vulnerable to disastrous financial consequences.
It's always a vulnerable feeling to put a record out but this one feels doubly vulnerable because it's so personal. The Sun
Acrylic paints, like oil paints that are rich in medium, become soft and vulnerable to damage and dirt retention at high temperatures and humidities or brittle and friable at low temperatures.
He volunteered to protect her as she looked so vulnerable.
One of the groups that really gets hit is the other kind of lamprey," Andrews said, adding that the northern brook, silver and American lamprey are three native species vulnerable to the effects of the chemical. RutlandHerald.com
She screams, she howls, and she tries to be feminine and vulnerable but I just can't buy it.
Beginning by ridiculing Cunningham's numerous bookish allusions – nothing makes a novel seem more vulnerable, more naked, than an armour-plating of literary references. Review of The Hours author's latest book wins inaugural hatchet job award
I mean, not everyone wakes up one morning to find themselves invulnerable to physical harm and super strong.
But the more rapidly an organism learns, the more vulnerable it is to adventitious contingencies.
He is strongly opposed to NHS care being opened up to "any willing provider" – a key element of Lansley's plan, which Downing Street now worries has left ministers vulnerable on the charge that they are privatising the NHS, and also concerned that, in the melee of a radical restructure, the NHS finances will get out of control. Experts speak out on what Andrew Lansley should change in his health bill
Blade sharpening is important, too, because dull edges will rip the grass open and leave vascular tissue vulnerable to disease.

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