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Adjective
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems or existing lung and heart disease are most vulnerable to cardiac complications from the flu.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Best-by dates refer to quality, while use-by dates are sometimes used to indicate safety—particularly for highly perishable foods.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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The basement included shelves and storage rooms with survival preparations that included canned and non-perishable food and water.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The prospect of lower interest rates also helps by reducing the opportunity costs of holding non-yielding assets like bullion.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The synthetic insulation can be beaten up more than fragile down, and the 15-denier fabric is water-resistant and durable for extended wear.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The latter provides the opportunity for a harrowing sequence in which the family is forced to cross a giant ravine on a treacherously fragile rope ladder.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Nonhardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhardy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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