be liable
Example Sentences
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If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
The bank told me I could be liable, since we are on the same account, if any payments become more than 60 days past due.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The US tech giant, which has said it intends to appeal the decision, could be liable to reimburse millions of users.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
She said she had since been told by her bank that she continued to be liable for nearly £100,000 of debt.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
In a psychiatric ward he would not be liable to prosecution by Abelman and Levy, or whoever it was who would push the case.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
