behoove

Example Sentences

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And one of those movies is literally called “Queer,” so it doesn’t behoove anyone for me to be coy.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024

Which would behoove all of us right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

But sleep is strange: Why would it behoove organisms to shut out the environment for hours and hours, making themselves vulnerable to predators and other dangers?

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023

And it would behoove them to start winning some to better their chances of lasting in that postseason party.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Would it not behoove the Department of Homeland Security to add a name to their roster of dangerous individuals?

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers