Mr. Kerry has often appeared vulnerable to such attack, his image more fuzzy than that of the president.

Look at me," she said, throwing wide her arms, appearing vulnerable, beautiful, helpless.

They said that they were uncomfortable asking each other about their own performances, for fear of appearing vulnerable or not having all the answers.

But since then, he has appeared vulnerable.

Paradoxically, he has never appeared more vulnerable than he did yesterday.

Wayton kept his distance, appearing totally vulnerable and surrounded by hostile forces.

They dread appearing vulnerable and keep silent until, all too often, personal relationships have been damaged beyond repair.

With its 20-point formula, the undergraduate program had always appeared more vulnerable.

But with a Democratic Party leader appearing vulnerable, Republicans are expected to pour millions of dollars more into the race.

Williams will face the top-seeded Mauresmo, who has appeared vulnerable.