be prone
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Some flight attendants say they aren’t fans of the bags, which can be prone to leaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But financial experts are worried that the company is overvalued and that its stock will be prone to immense volatility, despite SpaceX’s steps to minimize turbulence.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Understanding how they influence retreat rates will help scientists better forecast which glaciers might be prone to sudden collapse in the future.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2026
Like Betts, Ohtani can also be prone to more extreme highs and lows over the course of a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
You wouldn't think Mr. Stessman would be prone to all this Husker crap, but it seemed like nobody was immune.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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