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beseems

verb

present tense third-person singular of beseem, archaic

as in suffices

to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.

— Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

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The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Alex just keeps calm, and that’s what Pascal does, more or less, throughout the movie.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

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As befits the only child of such deities, the young Paweł, glimpsed in a series of snapshots, is all smiles.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Unlike Monteverde with its open floor plan, high ceilings, and rollicking decibel level, Lo So will be quieter as befits a restaurant in a residential neighborhood.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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While those companies are not named in the Boulder case, they are named as defendants in similar climate lawsuits filed across the country, suits that very likely would be affected by the high court’s ruling.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The timing also suits Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wants to show good Gulf relations ahead of elections, Maksad said.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Pugh also serves as an executive producer on East of Eden, taking on a central role in the creation of the series since she was brought on in 2020.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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