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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire

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the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit

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as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Recent Examples of suit
Noun
As far as the street style crowd goes, the styling of these chunky bracelets has been equally as varied—we’ve seen resin bangle bracelets worn with lush suede pieces, minimalist outfits, quiet luxury looks, and prim suits. Rosana Lai, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025 Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black). Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek spoke to the editor of wedding-planner website Hitched, Zoe Burke, who said couples are adapting them to suit their needs. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 The adjustable-length stirrups will suit a wide range of riders, holding onto a rudimentary handlebar and sitting on a floating seat unit long enough to take a passenger, and capable of moving independently from the robot's ... butt joints. New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suit
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Noun
  • Some scientific organizations, like the American Public Health Association, have taken a stand and joined an ACLU lawsuit filed on April 2 to protect these essential projects, and just two days later 16 state attorneys general followed suit.
    Angel Algarin, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The federal government has not responded to the lawsuit.
    Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Modest adjustments and superficial concessions from trading partners will no longer suffice.
    Alan Beard, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
  • It was already known how to derive the Boltzmann equation from Newton’s laws on very short timescales, but that doesn’t suffice for Hilbert’s program, because real-world fluids can flow for any stretch of time.
    Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • So, despite being a nerdy kid who was awkward and really just couldn’t even dress that well, high school was super-fun for me because of games.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Just pair it with accessories to dress it up for dinner, or throw on your sneakers and a denim jacket (like the one above) to enjoy a casual lunch.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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  • Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.
    USA Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Under the terms of the plea agreement reluctantly accepted by Clymer in January 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of broker-dealer registration violation, a Class C felony.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In 2013, Jason Statham made an impassioned plea for stunt performers to be recognized in a meaningful way during an interview with Vanity Fair.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • These Celebrity Pets Have Their Own Instagram Accounts — And Some Have Over 500K Followers Neither Flay nor Williamson have publicly commented on the romance.
    Emily Rella, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The romance between Heigl’s Izzie and Morgan’s Denny in Season 2 bolstered the show’s popularity and powered Heigl to an Emmy win.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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