prone

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The critics argue Lemssouguer relies heavily on borrowed money, or leverage, to boost profits, a strategy prone to backfiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Wigler noted that the promise of hitting goals fast with AI tempts tech start-up teams already prone to long workdays to lose track of time and stay on the job even deeper into the night.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“This market requires investors to stay hedged and nimble as new information hits the tape, but we caution against flipping short as current positioning is prone to squeeze risk amid potential resolution headlines,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

But schedules remain limited and prone to disruption.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Ella had read about the starfolk in Curious Creatures of the Marvellian World, and it was true, they weren't prone to favors.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton