liable to

Example Sentences

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"Those who use property tainted by a past confiscation," Thomas said, are "liable to any United States national who owns a claim to that property."

From Barron's • May 21, 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

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

Local authorities were also quick to point out the potential repercussions, with anyone caught fly-tipping liable to be hit with a fixed penalty notice of up to £400.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

‘Motherogod! She’s not but four. It’s liable to scare her. And besides, permanents tend to coarsen the hair.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers