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suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /


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Sinibaldi also plans to investigate whether exhaust molecules remain only on the surface of the ice, leaving deeper material untouched and still suitable for scientific study.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

Kernohan said he was not against more pitches being built, but suggested a brownfield site would be more suitable for redevelopment.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The gains eased worries over a tech retreat over the past few weeks amid questions over whether the vast sums pumped into artificial intelligence will see suitable returns.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Right now, the barriers of finding a suitable partner, housing costs, healthcare access, childcare availability, and so on may lead to delays in reproduction, which may in turn lead to having fewer children.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

“Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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