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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
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
And when the blood is coming out of Monstro’s arm, there is a stunt woman inside the suit with a green sleeve.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Notice which calendar items don’t suit the ambition of the current version of you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Combs has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and his legal team has framed both the civil and the federal suits as invasions of privacy and attempts to capitalize on his money and fame.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
And when the blood is coming out of Monstro’s arm, there is a stunt woman inside the suit with a green sleeve.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cameron Brink put her own sultry spin on power suiting in Alexander McQueen while out in Paris on Wednesday.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Notice which calendar items don’t suit the ambition of the current version of you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Texts revealed later in Lively's lawsuit show Nathan strategizing with Jennifer Abel, Baldoni's rep at communications & marketing agency Jonesworks, beginning as early as Aug. 2.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a lawsuit filed in New York federal court Wednesday, Combs said he was defamed by a man who allegedly testified in front of a grand jury for Combs' federal criminal case.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Films has, obviously, helped popularize the appeal of scare-mongering movies.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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In times of intensifying economic inequality, when many of the jobs on offer are precarious, underpaid, and spiritually deadening, the prospect of becoming your own boss holds a lot of appeal.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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As industries continue to evolve at breakneck speed, traditional approaches to teaching and learning no longer suffice.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Against elite teams like Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Boston—the very obstacles the Knicks must overcome to achieve their championship aspirations—that approach might not suffice.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Summary Hazelnuts have several health benefits, including being nutritious, helping with weight management, reducing cardiovascular risk factors, satisfying hunger, and contributing to digestive health.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the new information may not satisfy people hoping to fully clear the veil of mystery that has surrounded the killings in one of America’s darkest times in history, spinning up decades of conspiracy theories.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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The video, which was posted on Nextdoor, shows a figure in a red mask with horns and dressed in all black clothing ring the front doorbell.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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Investigators say video surveillance showed a white Volkswagen sedan reverse parking near Northwest 14th Street and 8th Avenue in Florida City at 9:14 p.m. Two men dressed in dark clothing exited the vehicle and walked west toward the scene, according to Jackson’s arrest affidavit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Machine learning will dynamically tailor content, visuals and offers to individual preferences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Features like personalized recommendations, natural photo searches and contextual app suggestions are tailored to individual usage patterns without exposing sensitive to external servers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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As part of a plea deal, 12 of his 13 charges were dropped, his lawyers told PEOPLE at the time.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Several friends and family members testified against him as part of plea deals with prosecutors.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by veteran soap writer and producer Michele Val Jean, with Sheila Ducksworth leading the CBS Studios/NAACP venture, the show promises to deliver everything a great soap should—romance, scandal, and struggle—while highlighting the complexities of elite Black communities.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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