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susceptible

[suh-sep-tuh-buhl] / səˈsɛp tə bəl /


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We've had a "honeymoon period" of 25 years of low activity, he said, which means there hasn't been as much exposure to the bacteria, leaving populations potentially more susceptible now.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One surprise was that teachers were susceptible to the gravitational mass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When MHC I levels were reduced, cancer cells became more susceptible to attacks from CD4+ T cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Is he willing to make sacrifices for the long-term good, or is he susceptible to the pull of short-term gratification?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Some editorial writers pointed out that gullible Americans were susceptible to propaganda such as the kind used in Germany.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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