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[soo-ter] / ˈsu tər /


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While working his way back home, he’s forced to outsmart a vicious beast at close quarters, and he takes up residence with a suitor.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Robert Pattinson’s oily suitor woos Penelope like a “Bachelorette” contestant: “It’s time to live again,” he urges her, certain that Penelope’s vengeful husband won’t come back.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

No-frills airline EasyJet says it has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management - just days after it had accepted an offer from a rival suitor.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

The list of all such sequential orderings is below, with the number 1 representing, as before, the suitor Myrtle would most prefer, 2 her second choice, etc.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

“It’s so cool to know yourself,” one of her former suitors said in his video.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

James did send his regrets to some of his other suitors, posting: "Thank you LA. Miami I'll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always be home!"

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

It’s hard to date in a world where everyone makes an image of themselves online that isn’t exactly true, and yet, that image remains the one doe-eyed suitors like Bear opine.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Father and son then begin plotting together to take back the palace from the suitors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

At last only two of that roistering, impudent band were left, the priest of the suitors and their bard.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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