predisposed
Example Sentences
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"Exosomes are used to communicate with and activate surrounding cells, and we have now identified a defect in both the production and the quality of exosomes in cells that we know are predisposed to Alzheimer's."
From Science Daily
But the decision on Willow has alienated supporters, particularly young activists predisposed to skepticism about compromise and incrementalism, at the same time Biden is planning to announce his campaign for reelection.
From Seattle Times
It's easy to make hints out of coincidence, of course, especially if one is predisposed to finding such hints.
From Salon
Most of the companies that took part in the U.K. trial were small — 66 percent had 25 or fewer employees — and predisposed to exploring the concept of flexible work.
From Washington Post
And when something memorable does occur — such as Derrick Jones Jr. edging Gordon in 2020 — it gets upstaged by judges who seem predisposed to undervaluing today’s dunkers.
From Washington Post
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