sensitivity training
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sensitivity training
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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“Dye must complete sensitivity training before he may return to competition.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Group members are asking Kuntz for an apology “that acknowledges the impact of his actions,” along with diversity and sensitivity training for the mayor and city staff, Black said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023
The investigators recommended additional sensitivity training for board members, the development of a clear guide for expectations of board members and the creation of a centralized public affairs department.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023
Hall, the spokesperson for DOPL, said that panel members do not currently receive sensitivity training, emphasizing that the division's role in administering the panels is "clerical."
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023
You may have heard the talk of diversity, sensitivity training, and body cameras.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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