liable to

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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

Where the ancient sources are rich or pose few difficulties, Mr. Elliott’s account is lively; he is more liable to falter where evidence is in shorter supply or when he ranges beyond the Severan age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Missing just one monthly council tax payment can make you liable to settle the entire year's bill.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Groshen says that those who sign a memorandum of understanding would be considered BLS agents, making any violations liable to prosecution under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

And as they climbed, they found the ground firmer, the handholds more secure, the footholds less liable to roll and twist their ankles.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman