be prone
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Dog behaviour expert Hannah Molloy said doodles could be prone to resource-guarding aggression because they were a mix of two retrieving breeds.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Understanding how they influence retreat rates will help scientists better forecast which glaciers might be prone to sudden collapse in the future.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2026
“When people feel badly, they can be prone to wanting to make themselves feel better through consuming food, drink, vacations, shopping — visceral pleasures.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 15, 2025
Like Betts, Ohtani can also be prone to more extreme highs and lows over the course of a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
You wouldn't think Mr. Stessman would be prone to all this Husker crap, but it seemed like nobody was immune.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
