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susceptible

[suh-sep-tuh-buhl] / səˈsɛp tə bəl /


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Importantly, the genes responsible for oxalate transport were already less active in these susceptible mice before oxalate was added to their diets.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

The high multiple has made it susceptible to volatility, as any headline or development can threaten to satisfy a market that has priced the shares to perfection.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Given the downpours already this week, some parts of the Midlands and northern England are more susceptible to the risk of flash flooding.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Critics have said the drones are susceptible to security risks including hacking and package theft, as well as risks associated with an overcrowded airspace.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

During the log-out sequence, your avatar froze in place for sixty seconds, during which time you were totally defenseless and susceptible to attack.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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