behoove

Example Sentences

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That behooves a movement that has often been as concerned with taking over the party as taking over the government.

From Los Angeles Times

But it might behoove the Seahawks to play as if they must win, and maybe use that to get off to a better start and not keep playing from behind.

From Seattle Times

The world’s struggle to kick its coal habit is a striking example of why it behooves well-to-do countries to get much more serious about helping their poorer cousins hurry their transitions.

From Seattle Times

But shooter confidence matters to a degree and it behooves Hakstol to shake things up and go with the hotter hand.

From Seattle Times

His sensible guru era suggests that Schwarzenegger believes it’s temperance rather than bile that behooves an elder statesman and that the nation will eventually return to its senses.

From Los Angeles Times