prone to
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Johnson’s Jake is particularly prone to changing his mind within a scene, practically letting us see the moments when his brain pops out of his body to bash itself against the nearest wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
However, Sanchez has proved prone to errors, particularly during the 2024-25 season, and temporarily lost his place to Djordje Petrovic, now at Bournemouth, and Filip Jorgensen, now at Strasbourg, before regaining the starting role.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
El Niño’s infamy is due to the chaos it is prone to causing, of course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
This surprises many on Wall Street, since AI models supposedly are getting more sophisticated and less prone to hallucinations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
He also became prone to sudden fits of hilarious laughter over nothing, which, while disconcerting, nevertheless made him entertaining company.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
