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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sensitise.

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Examples

  • The principal lesson of the Holocaust, it is frequently said, [is that] it sensitises us to oppression and atrocity.

    Archive 2005-01-01 2005

  • The principal lesson of the Holocaust, it is frequently said, [is that] it sensitises us to oppression and atrocity.

    January 2005 2005

  • Of course education shows people the difference between good and bad arguments, it sensitises students to what rhetoric is, how illegitimate persuasion works as well as proper argument and commendation.

    Belief, unbelief and religious education Downing Street 2004

  • It touches and it sensitises the inner springs of action in a man's or a woman's life.

    The Higher Powers of Mind and Spirit Ralph Waldo Trine 1912

  • The scientists tracked the molecular cascade caused by APC deficiencies, and discovered that insufficient APC sensitises cells to TRAIL and RAc by suppressing a protein that blocks TRAIL.

    Analysis 2010

  • The scientists tracked the molecular cascade caused by APC deficiencies, and discovered that insufficient APC sensitises cells to TRAIL and RAc by suppressing a protein that blocks TRAIL.

    Analysis 2010

  • Our previous results have indicated that oncogenic KRAS in colorectal tumour cells sensitises these cells to chemotherapy.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs M T de Bruijn 2010

  • Researchers saw RAc sensitises polyp cells to TRAIL.

    Analysis 2010

  • The forum sensitises Delhi Metro rail passengers about the need to behave courteously with fellow passengers besides emphasising on the importance of etiquette, discipline and cooperation.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • The scientists tracked the molecular cascade caused by APC deficiencies, and discovered that insufficient APC sensitises cells to TRAIL and RAc by suppressing a protein that blocks TRAIL.

    Analysis 2010

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