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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 And years of exposure to heat, chemicals, and environmental muck can also strip away some of your hair’s natural gloss, leaving it looking duller, Dr. Lo Sicco notes. Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025 Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating). Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025 Lead exposure in children can lead to severe consequences, including impacting children’s brain development, behavior and IQ. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 July 2025 Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid exposure to the plague, including using flea treatment on pets and avoiding contact with wild animals. Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for exposure
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Noun
  • The same verbs apply, even if the worker is a line of code rather than a new face at orientation.
    Josh Scriven, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Second is the vestibular system (the inner ear and semi-circular canals) that provides information about motion, head position and spatial orientation.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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  • Mayors Mike Bloomberg, Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams, listening to their lawyers, have been wary of liability coming from the disclosures.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • Another piece of legislation, Senate Bill 1484, which sought to prevent algorithmic discrimination against employees and require disclosure of AI’s role in employee assessment, was passed by the Judiciary Committee but went no further in the legislative process.
    Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
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  • But perhaps the most analog aspect of ATC is that human beings are needed to guide pilots at every stage of flight.
    Adrienne Bernhard, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
  • Another key aspect of her career journey is her willingness to step outside her comfort zone.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 July 2025

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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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