become prone

Frequency: 6.530.1 per million words

to develop a tendency to be affected by something

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Examples (10)

  • After repeated exposure, the skin can become prone to irritation.
  • Without adequate sleep, students may become prone to making mistakes.
  • He had always been healthy, but after his illness, he became prone to catching colds.
  • The old bridge will become prone to collapse if not reinforced soon.
  • If left untreated, the wound could become prone to infection.
  • Companies that don't innovate often become prone to losing market share.
  • She observed that her cat had become prone to napping in unusual places.
  • The software system tends to become prone to glitches under heavy load.
  • As the climate changes, certain regions are becoming more prone to extreme weather events.
  • To avoid becoming prone to burnout, it's important to take regular breaks.