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Collocations for sensitivity - noun

ADJ.

deep, extreme, great | heightened, increased

VERB + SENSITIVITY

have | develop, display, show
Migrating birds show extreme sensitivity to air currents.
lack
Many doctors lack sensitivity when dealing with their patients.

PREP.

with ~
She broke the news to us with great sensitivity.
~ in
She is not known for her sensitivity in dealing with complaints.
~ over
There is deep sensitivity over the treatment of minority groups.
~ to
The course teaches sensitivity to body language.
~ towards
the need for sensitivity towards the views of the children

PHRASES

a lack of sensitivity

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