behoove
Example Sentences
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One would think, in order to rise to the level of a Supreme Court justice, it would behoove a person to be fond of a rigorous debate.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
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
It would not behoove a family-friendly business like Disney to sully its name, nor would a luxury outfit like Mercedes benefit from trafficking in vulgarity.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 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
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