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suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /


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One of the sites found to be suitable for a mega-reservoir serving 15 million people is near Abingdon.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

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

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

Described by SeaWorld as “an unprecedented international whale rescue effort,” the goal is to safely relocate the animals to suitable facilities, including aquariums and marine parks as far away as Atlanta and Valencia, Spain.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

When Aunty Ifeka’s eyes began to dart around the yard, she knew it was in search of a suitable chicken.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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