liable to

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Revenues at €8.8 billion were also better than the €8.7 billion the street expected and, in a note published after the release by Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon, this is liable to push estimates “modestly” higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The change is one of several reforms in upcoming legislation that seeks to expand the country's "strategic reserve" pool of veterans and reservists who could be liable to be recalled in a crisis.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

"Government has not announced, directed, or implemented any decision to shut down the internet during the election period," she said, describing the reports as false, misleading and liable to create fear.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

That style also means that “Dust Bunny” is quite fussy and mannered and if you don’t buy in on the film’s arch humor and stylized world, you’re liable to bounce right off of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

“Not today,” Andrew answered, “you’re liable to break your neck on that ice.”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya