prone
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Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek car designs that are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Bloom said young eagles, like KD1, are more prone to grave mistakes when it comes to rearing young, from egg to eaglet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity, lying along the meeting point of three major tectonic plates.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
If you are prone to seasickness, Jansen suggests sticking to islands that are well-connected via larger boats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Of the five of them, Ruby was the most ardent, and the most prone to boredom.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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