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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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In 2024, a jury found former leader Wayne LaPierre liable for misusing millions on private-plane rides and luxury vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

In a breach-of-lease complaint filed in Superior Court, Hackman said Erewhon is liable for more than $275,000 in unpaid rent and legal fees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

He was also found liable for defamation for comments he made the previous year in a post on Truth Social.

From BBC • May 28, 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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