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But financial experts are worried that the company is overvalued and that its stock will be prone to immense volatility, despite SpaceX’s steps to minimize turbulence.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 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

Generative AI chatbots and tools can be prone to generating false or misleading information, often stating this in a very matter-of-fact, convincing way.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

And, if they do, the relievers that need to secure 12 to 18 outs every game can be prone to exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024

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




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