seem prone
Frequency: 7.045.2 per million words
to appear to have a tendency to be affected by something
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- The old car seems prone to breaking down, especially on long trips.
- He seems prone to making careless mistakes when he's tired.
- Children with certain allergies seem prone to developing skin rashes.
- This particular software seems prone to freezing if too many applications are open.
- Despite her efforts, she seems prone to catching colds every winter.
- The new system, unfortunately, seems prone to security vulnerabilities.
- Certain personality types seem more prone to stress and anxiety.
- Why does this delicate fabric always seem prone to wrinkling so easily?
- He used to be very healthy, but lately, he seems prone to minor injuries.
- If a person seems prone to sudden mood swings, it might indicate an underlying issue.