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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the owner of a pet is liable for any damage that that pet might do
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Recent Examples of liable
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to block a historic $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers as both conservative and liberal justices raised concerns about allowing the government of Mexico to hold firearm manufacturers liable for cartel violence south of the border.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
In February, charges against three of the defendants were dropped − but those accused of supplying the drugs remain legally liable.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Talton’s attorney, Joshua Walker, moved in August to have the claim against Talton dismissed on the basis of sovereign immunity, which says a law enforcement or state officer may not be held personally liable for injuries resulting from acts within the scope of their employment.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
If a seller overcharges VAT by applying a rate that is too high, article 203 of the VAT Directive states that the seller is liable for the overstated VAT amount shown on the invoice.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
In February, charges against three of the defendants were dropped − but those accused of supplying the drugs remain legally liable.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Talton’s attorney, Joshua Walker, moved in August to have the claim against Talton dismissed on the basis of sovereign immunity, which says a law enforcement or state officer may not be held personally liable for injuries resulting from acts within the scope of their employment.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
If a seller overcharges VAT by applying a rate that is too high, article 203 of the VAT Directive states that the seller is liable for the overstated VAT amount shown on the invoice.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liable
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But if a mother is unvaccinated or doesn’t have immunity, babies are left susceptible.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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The president also ordered federal agencies to identify colleges with endowments over $1 billion that might be susceptible to investigation or lawsuits due to their DEI policies.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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This is a crucial advancement, since HPV is responsible for most cervical cancer cases—and her discovery represents a significant benefit for public health, as well as empowering women by offering a more accessible and less invasive treatment option.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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Typically, a parent is responsible for reporting income for all of their children—often resulting in multiple tax returns filed per family.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Children, whose bodies are still developing, are also among the most vulnerable to phthalates and other endocrine disrupters.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of the turmoil could have been avoided with early-warning systems, though in parts of the world most vulnerable to climate impacts, there’s very little advance notice of disaster.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unlike softshell luggage, which is prone to rips, punctures, and general wear and tear, the Voja is constructed from polypropylene, a material that is both lightweight and incredibly impact-resistant.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smaller dogs are notoriously much louder and more prone to aggression than their bigger counterparts.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Liable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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