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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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as in appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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as in dating
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 satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Starbucks declined to comment on the suit, citing the company’s policy against discussing pending litigation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Vijay Govindarajan,
tojin T. Eapen,
daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
Cats have always loomed large in Gothic fiction, and a spooky sense of style seems to suit them purr-fectly.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Irvin dressed Beetlejuice's wedding look — a red three-piece suit.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Starbucks declined to comment on the suit, citing the company’s policy against discussing pending litigation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Toys can be reconfigured to suit children of varying abilities; Teslas receive software upgrades that regularly improve their performance; tunable eyeglass lenses can adjust for changes in vision.
—Vijay Govindarajan,
tojin T. Eapen,
daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
Cats have always loomed large in Gothic fiction, and a spooky sense of style seems to suit them purr-fectly.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit last week against both Musk and America PAC, alleging violations of Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mega-discount retailer Kohl’s got dragged into the false reference price lawsuit game earlier this year, as well.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Minnesota, companies offering veteran benefit services or appeal services are required by law to disclose this fact before accepting payment from a veteran.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to a Pew Research Center survey, many Americans don't believe that willpower alone suffices for weight loss maintenance.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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King and Griffith pursued working with several existing comics companies but ran into similar problems there; suffice to say, the Carpenter name carries weight across mediums.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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Determine what your audience requires, then offer basic tools to satisfy those demands.Adhip Ray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Kalundborg site, where a fire was also reported earlier this year, plays a key role in Novo’s long-term plan to satisfy demand.Madison Muller, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Carlton, on the other hand, suggests that female guests dress as a dandizette, the female dandy, whose signature look consists of pink shoes, white dresses, and gloves.Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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With mobile marketing, brands and advertisers must recognize the diversity of generational audiences and tailor their strategies to connect with each group.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The first was a plea deal from a former officer who was not at the raid and became a cooperating witness in another case.Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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According to a report from TMZ, the charges for reckless driving and speeding were dropped as part of his plea deal.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Her romance with Travis Kelce also may have brought her new fans from NFL world.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2023, sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight to discuss their relationship and gush over one another.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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