as in sufficed
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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Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025 -
An Alien television show featuring nothing more than the Coca Cola classic Alien could have sufficed us, so why all the extra bells and whistles?—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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But before resorting to tears, try these steps from Rome that are best suited for cotton and linen fabrics.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The earlier kick-off suited her, leaving less time to ruminate in her room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Watching or listening to a case unfold, and then feeling that relief when the truth comes out or justice is served.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods, to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing worse than hitting the trail with hiking shoes that don’t fit properly.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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