prove vulnerable
Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words
To be shown to be susceptible to harm after being tested or challenged.
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- The new security system seemed robust but proved vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.
- After the economic downturn, many small businesses proved vulnerable to bankruptcy.
- Despite his tough exterior, he proved emotionally vulnerable when faced with personal loss.
- The ancient fortress, once thought impregnable, proved vulnerable to modern artillery.
- Studies showed that the species proved highly vulnerable to climate change.
- The company's reliance on a single supplier proved it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
- During the debate, her argument proved vulnerable to logical fallacies.
- The political candidate proved vulnerable to criticism regarding his past decisions.
- The team's defense proved vulnerable under constant pressure in the second half.
- His initial confidence proved surprisingly vulnerable when he had to speak in public.