liable to
Example Sentences
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The military authorities were aware at the time of the nuclear tests that they might be liable to compensation claims.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Heat domes also cause "dry thunderstorms" where rain evaporates before hitting the surface and lightning strikes are liable to trigger wildfires.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
A resident of a boat is liable to pay council tax when it is used as their sole or main residence, experts say.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Revenues at €8.8 billion were also better than the €8.7 billion the street expected and, in a note published after the release by Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon, this is liable to push estimates “modestly” higher.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
“Jay Berry,” she said, “you’d better get up. Breakfast is almost ready, and things are liable to start happening around here today.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
