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suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /


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Existing approaches include gene therapy, which is suitable for only a small fraction of patients with particular mutations, and electronic retinal prostheses, which can be invasive, costly, and require significant training.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

He eventually crossed over to Adult Swim, where he found a suitable home for his mischievous ideas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Ben & Jerry’s is poised to name three new independent directors to anchor the restructuring of its board, following a long search for suitable candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Building sites, for example, must provide workers with suitable clothing such as jackets with built-in fans, as well as air-conditioned break rooms and canopies to ensure shade.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

“Just because you can’t travel comfortably in a mousehole doesn’t mean that it isn’t a perfectly suitable place for Stuart,” said Mr. Little.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White




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