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

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

  • Thea, a high-strung woman who is prone to fits and seemingly fragile, is currently married to Sebastian's new partner, Hans.  - The Rite (1969 film)
  • Taketo is depicted as an impulsive, frustrated young man prone to occasional outbursts.  - Immoral Sisters
  • He lives by his own simple code and is prone to violence when that code is violated.  - Raja Hindustani
  • Unfortunately, in her unChanged and weak state, this leaves her prone to infection, and she becomes extremely sick.  - Beggars Ride
  • David now lives with his father, who is prone to drinking, and his aunt, Ellen.  - Giovanni's Room
  • However, tornadoes level Las Vegas, an area normally not prone to the storms.  - Category 6: Day of Destruction
  • Jack, increasingly frustrated, starts behaving strangely and becomes prone to violent outbursts.  - The Shining (film)
  • An epileptic, William is prone to dreams and visions, seeing patterns in his hallucinations (some of which he does not recognise).  - Strandloper (novel)
  • Elvis is morose, overly talkative, and mischievous, and he is also prone to telling lies and easily gets on Jesse's nerves.  - Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
  • He is extremely intelligent and prone to flights of fancy but due to his disability walks with leg braces and crutches.  - The Mighty
  • In this version, he must actively pursue the young woman who is a skilled sharpshooter prone to wearing hunting outfits.  - Tři oříšky pro Popelku
  • Jim soon finds the car is prone to going completely out of his control and believes Thorndyke has conned him.  - The Love Bug
  • Gard is also an alcoholic and is prone to binges that result in violent outbursts followed by lengthy blackouts.  - The Tommyknockers
  • She is also prone to fits of terror that shake her otherwise calm and controlling exterior.  - Daniel Deronda
  • Always tired, Rita is prone to nightmares, and when she does dream more pleasant thoughts, they are of her childhood on the family farm.  - Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
  • Mackay's subordinate, Mr Barrowclough, is more sympathetic and timid – and prone to manipulation by his charges.  - Porridge (TV series)

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