prone
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Rapid weight loss can come with a downside—people can end up injured or prone to falls if they shed significant muscle alongside fat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Riley didn’t catch his player taunting the Oregon sideline as the Ducks watched their teammate lay prone at the USC 12-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Utilities and materials companies were the most prone to avoiding the topic.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
And while AI tools are growing more adept, they are still prone to errors.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“What about Professor Snape?” said Hermione in a small voice, looking down at Snape’s prone figure.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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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