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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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Recent Examples of suit
Christopher Cann, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Amazon influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford filed the suit in April, alleging that fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil copied everything from her posts and product recommendations to her captions and color palette.
—Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
With T-shirts, sweaters, pants, and sweater dresses as low as $11, you’re bound to find something on our list of the 118 best Cyber Monday deals to suit your style.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Last month, the department filed suit on antitrust grounds to prevent UnitedHealth from acquiring the home care and hospice provider Amedisys.
—Christopher Cann, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Amazon influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford filed the suit in April, alleging that fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil copied everything from her posts and product recommendations to her captions and color palette.
—Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
However, no formal offer has been made to the actor nor has his team conversed with HBO suits about a potential deal.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
With T-shirts, sweaters, pants, and sweater dresses as low as $11, you’re bound to find something on our list of the 118 best Cyber Monday deals to suit your style.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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People react to lawsuit naming dogs Follow Mike Snider on X and Threads: @mikesnider & mikegsnider.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuits were filed by Thomas P. Giuffra, a partner at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The human touch is irreplaceable, especially in a sector like customer service, where sometimes a bot just won’t suffice.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although the support probably won’t suffice for more athletic adventures like hiking or running, the no-fuss, super-comfy style is just the thing for hotel lounging, shopping and low-key sight-seeing—with no worry about blisters.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Eating dark chocolate might do more than satisfy your sweet tooth.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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Coal satisfied the bulk of bitcoin’s electricity demands (45%), followed by natural gas (21%) and hydropower (16%).The Christian Science Monitor, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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All are, inexplicably, dressed in 19th-century clothing, from the children crowding the entry gate to the old men who act as referees.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The business passed to Vincenzo’s son Cesare who studied in Turin at one of the city’s most prestigious tailoring schools and then returned to Naples and the family business.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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In Timberlake’s plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But incoming Republican Chair Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk ally, will likely reject the pleas.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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One especially potent line applies not just to Swift and Healy’s romance but to a generation of young people trapped in an overly nostalgic and referential culture and maybe a little deprived of real-life experience.Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Abrams and Mescal have remained pretty private about their relationship, keeping their romance out of the spotlight — a decision the Normal People star recently explained in his cover story for GQ's November 2024 issue.Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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