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After lots of prompting, I found that the bots are expert explainers, though occasionally prone to overstatement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I don’t think this is a rally to really trust,” Melson said, noting that month-end and quarter-end periods can also be prone to exaggerated moves.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

And Snoeijs admits athletes are particularly prone to soldiering on.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

When she was small and prone to nightmares—those terrible screams in the night—Cecilia used to go to her room and wake her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan