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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Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 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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This resort is not well-suited for those with mobility challenges since most accommodations and facilities require navigating many steps.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The effort has largely been driven by Vought, who previously served as the vice president of Heritage Action for America.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fangio was the new defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, while Payton served as quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two favorites, the Cavaliers and Knicks, sit atop the Eastern Conference, but that second tier has enough room to fit the Pistons, as long as one or two young guys take steps — or maybe even large leaps.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Graham insisted JCPenney do that and have finished pieces that would fit curvy women without a need to be tailored.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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