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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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Their motion asks the judge to order a judgment in the insurers’ favor that would make Edison liable for the damage under inverse condemnation, a legal doctrine in the state constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In March, Meta and Google were found liable for harms caused by a 20-year old plaintiff who said they intentionally built their platforms to be addictive.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"We believe that OpenAI and its ChatGPT and Sam Altman personally are liable for potentially up to billions of dollars," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The suit also seeks to hold Altman personally liable for harm it says he has caused Floridians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Shoot, I had so many troubles that line was liable to fall right over.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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