be prone
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think this is a rally to really trust,” Melson said, noting that month-end and quarter-end periods can also be prone to exaggerated moves.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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
The remote, mountainous parts of China's south-west can be prone to landslides.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 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
