beseem

archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • While this requires a very long explanation, suffice it here to say that there may be situations where the Bankruptcy Trustee may acquire, exercise management rights and liquidate the interests of an LLC in bankruptcy.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Any kind of win would’ve sufficed for Sox fans who suffered through two straight 100-plus-loss seasons.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.
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  • Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.
    Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • Maariv is completed with recitation of the Hallel prayer, as befitting any joyous holiday.
    Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The 49ers’ voluntary offseason program got underway Tuesday, while the trio named above awaits contract extensions befitting their status as underpaid leaders on a franchise in flux.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • With a stop at the Time 100 Summit, Meghan spoke to a rapt audience in a breezy tan Ralph Lauren suit just in time for the city's springtime thaw.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Today’s intelligent systems process a rich array of user information—from online activity and shopping records to social network behavior—to generate interactions suited to each individual’s tastes.
    Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • They're fitted at the waist and thighs, and widen from the knee to the ankle, creating the illusion of more length, especially when worn with high heels.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
  • At 300 km/h, with grandstands looming to fit 45,000 fans, La Monumental could become a scene-stealer.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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