prone

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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

Folding into the body of the car, such door handles help reduce drag while in motion but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.

From Barron's

American relies more than other airlines on regional flights, which are more prone to being canceled when disruptions hit, said Samuel Engel, senior vice president of consulting firm ICF International.

From The Wall Street Journal

With access to sprawling libraries on Spotify and Apple Music, consumers are listening to albums and artist catalogs at higher rates, and older artists are more prone to popping back into the zeitgeist.

From Los Angeles Times

Silver, platinum and palladium trade in much smaller markets, making their prices more prone to sharp swings.

From The Wall Street Journal