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susceptible

[suh-sep-tuh-buhl] / səˈsɛp tə bəl /


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Jones believes England's players are uniquely susceptible to pressure, given a level of scrutiny which is unprecedented in the rest of the global game.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Some individuals may also have previously undiagnosed heart conditions that could make them more susceptible to cardiovascular complications.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

The wave of apparent cyberattacks affected at least a half-dozen more countries in Europe, spurring investigations across the continent and illustrating how even mundane physical infrastructure is susceptible to hacking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

“And then that leaves you more susceptible to selling, because there’s less dry powder to buy dips,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

In some ways she was far more acute than Winston, and far less susceptible to Party propaganda.

From "1984" by George Orwell


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