prone

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Older people are more prone to conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, for example.

From BBC

Low lying river valleys and areas on chalk aquifers - such as the Salisbury Plains - are most prone to groundwater flooding.

From BBC

“We usually rely on GPS for timing, but GPS is becoming increasingly prone to being spoofed or denied.”

From Barron's

The skin around the eyes is especially prone to swelling because fluid can collect there easily.

From BBC

Meteorologists said they expected more rain Tuesday and Wednesday, as Los Angeles officials urged residents to be careful on the roads and in areas prone to flooding.

From Los Angeles Times