be predisposed to

Example Sentences

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Because the study found several thousand genetic variants that are more impactful than previously thought, families or individuals carrying those variants can better understand how their children might be predisposed to certain disorders.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Parents who might be predisposed to having their children get Covid shots said that lack of access was a significant barrier, a concern expressed by more Black and Hispanic parents than white parents.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2022

Liu pointed out that anxiety can be genetic; if you and others in your family experience it, it’s possible your child could also be predisposed to it.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2021

You were able to figure out who might be behind her harassment because you recognized some of the signs of someone who probably would be predisposed to that.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2019

My dad’s a big music fan, so I knew he’d be predisposed to thinking it was a good idea.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen