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
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
The company says there is evidence some people may be predisposed to this problem or that certain medication can be a factor.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 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
