prone
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Passengers prone to motion sickness are bemoaning the spotty availability of the once-reliable barf bag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
They developed a reputation for being prone to mistakes and turnovers and were considered a bit soft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Some flight attendants say they aren’t fans of the bags, which can be prone to leaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The subtext of their question is the worry that, just as Icarus soared so high that the sun melted his wings of wax, a market that rises too far is prone to crashing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Most of the area has clayey soil that is hard to till and prone to floods.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing prone
The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
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