prone

Example Sentences

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Those prone to motion sickness — and I am one of them — likely need not be too concerned here.

From Los Angeles Times

Older couples are especially prone to argue over money at tax time.

From MarketWatch

In his view, younger, less experienced engineers might be more prone to trusting these models without understanding their limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts say individual investors are simply more prone to sell out when an asset class underperforms expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when he is in the middle of a contentious situation, he can be brash and prone to angry outbursts.

From The Wall Street Journal