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as in vulnerability
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful some people chronically avoid situations in which there is a high level of exposure to germs

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as in orientation
the state or fact of facing a particular direction this plant will need to be in a room with a southern exposure

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as in disclosure
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed the exposure by the local newspaper of a kickback scheme in the public works department

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Recent Examples of exposure Avoid direct sun exposure: Protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The three classifications are: Class I - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 In Montebello, a Los Angeles County city located in LA’s urban center, the average exposure for the plan is $728,000, a level comparable to Altadena—yet the average premium is only $381. Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exposure
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Noun
  • Still, blazars, because of this serendipitous orientation, tend to appear even brighter than the already ridiculously bright quasars.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Proactive transparency can build trust and is the best insurance against reactive disclosures from skittish employees. 4.
    Troy Batterberry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • In that disclosure, which appeared to cover the 2024 calendar year, Trump reported more than $600 million in income from cryptocurrencies, golf properties, licensing and other ventures.
    USA Today, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • When crafting campaigns for global audiences, the focus is on incorporating cultural specificity into every aspect of the project.
    Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
  • That’s highlighted in his commitment to film study, the mental aspect of succeeding at the position and the understanding that the onus will be on him to rally his teammates together.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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