How to use "liable" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "liable" in popular movie and book plots

  • While training for an important race, Geoffrey is discovered to have a serious physical ailment rendering him liable to a paralytic stroke.  - Man and Wife (novel)
  • Also, since the purchases were clearly the result of fraud, McGee is only liable for $50.  - Freedom (NCIS)
  • Jeff tells Abed that the college is liable to be sued.  - Advanced Criminal Law
  • Due to a hereditary disease, he is liable to fall victim to insanity at any time.  - The Black Abbot (1963 film)
  • Tobi is discharged from the hospital to continued media attention, Marla Sullivan tells Jacinto that he is liable for breach of contract.  - Tobi (1978 film)
  • He has learned that he may be liable for his wife's debts.  - Getting Married
  • He also learns that he is working illegally and liable to deportation.  - In a Free State
  • The man sues Carter, who is liable as the publisher.  - Peterotica
  • He asks the mukhi to reason with Sonbai; her obstinacy is liable to bring trouble to the entire village.  - Mirch Masala
  • Neal initially gloats over Del's predicament, thinking that he is liable for the damage to the car.  - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
  • No one helps the man due to a law that makes any such samaritan liable for "accessory after the fact".  - Under the Volcano

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