beseem

archaic
as in to suffice
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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  • Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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  • But then, proving the impossible possible is what these films have done from the start.
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  • The pair's journey on Teen Mom has shown what a year of struggling to get pregnant did to Cheyenne and Zach, both as individuals and as a married couple.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 May 2025
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  • Known for hosting legendary Fourth of July parties at the estate, Swift is reportedly undertaking a $1.7 million expansion—a new bedroom suite, additional bathrooms, and a full kitchen renovation—solidifying the estate’s status as a coastal palace befitting pop royalty.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
  • The garage is filled with books, art supplies, a Mellotron and a small mixing board all befitting his diverse interests.
    Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • This requirement effectively limits poll worker eligibility to U.S. citizens and excludes most noncitizens, with a few exceptions, such as high school students serving as student poll workers under supervision.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • The sales tax measure would be limited to areas served by MTS, so North County communities would be excluded because they are served by the North County Transit District.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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  • Also noteworthy was the natural, human-centric approach to the user interface, with the AI agent interacting in a warm conversational tone and doing so in a regional accent selected to suit the location being called.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Here are six other emerging hubs, with yachts best suited to explore each region.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The most likely fits Carolina Hurricanes No contending team will have a bigger need for a star offensive player and as much cap space as the Hurricanes, who figure to be aggressive this July 1 given another disappointing exit.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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