prone
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The tired brain is prone to risk-taking, being impulsive, mood swings, anxiety and lacks empathy.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
My wayward wrist was so prone to ruining my cast, I was given a wrist lock—a leather strap that restrained it in place—in order to fix it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
However, those changes have done little to address a long-running concern: Whether everyday investors are adequately protected in a market still prone to hype, sharp losses and fraud.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Climate-financing for these countries include loans for renewable energy projects, technical advice on dealing with impacts of climate change and projects that build resilience in areas prone to natural disasters.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
I was prone to loneliness and now also felt fierce about sticking up for the girls’ needs, too.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing prone
The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
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Nothing But the Truth
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Vocabulary from "There Will Never Be an Age of Artificial Intimacy," by Sherry Turkle
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