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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

The market is being pulled in different directions and is prone to event-driven swings, with higher fuel costs supporting prices, Nanhua Futures analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

This approach can be slow, expensive, and prone to missing rare but important molecules hidden among more abundant ones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Its massive arm stretched toward the prone figures, and I felt my heart drop.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia