prone
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New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State — Chris Olave has been great for the Saints, but he’s prone to concussions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
While co-founder Steve Jobs was legendary for being brilliant, but also difficult to work with and prone to tantrums, it's hard to imagine either Tim Cook or John Ternus really kicking off.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
These glaciers tend to be large, close to people, and prone to repeated surging.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Keep in mind the longer the breakout, the more success prone it tends to be.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Before the maitre d’ could speak he noticed the prone body of Colonel Mullinax lying on the long dining table in the center of the room.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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