propensity

Example Sentences

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“Also, if there is no clinical data for a substance, and an awareness that the substance has the propensity for harm, that could make it an appropriate placement on the Category 2 list.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Still, here’s one that those with a propensity to motion sickness may want to take a pass on.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Top-income earners have a lower marginal propensity to consume.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

At the core, 4o’s popularity and its potential for harm appear to stem from the same quality: its humanlike propensity to build emotional connections with users, often by mirroring and encouraging them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The dark circles under my eyes spoke to the rooster’s propensity for early morning announcements.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson