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suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /


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Mr. Bolton will instead ask the court for probation, which is far more suitable for the single offense, but a judge will decide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Researchers must typically wait 18 to 24 months before mice reach an age suitable for aging research.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The Housing Bureau said over 100 households had already moved out of Lau's building, and that it was helping the 40 that are left to find suitable accommodation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

After the deputy activated the lights on his car and initiated the traffic stop, Chrisley allegedly passed “multiple suitable stopping locations” before finally pulling over at a Chevron station, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Lighter clothes were more expensive and required frequent professional cleaning, so while my everyday trousers and waistcoat looked rather somber in the daylight, they made suitable evening wear.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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