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

The change is one of several reforms in upcoming legislation that seeks to expand the country's "strategic reserve" pool of veterans and reservists who could be liable to be recalled in a crisis.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

"Government has not announced, directed, or implemented any decision to shut down the internet during the election period," she said, describing the reports as false, misleading and liable to create fear.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Recently introduced cybersecurity legislation in the U.K. would make companies in critical sectors including energy liable to be fined if they don’t prepare for attacks from hackers or state actors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Shoot, I had so many troubles that line was liable to fall right over.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor