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lend itself to

  1. Adapt to, be suitable for. For example, The Bible lends itself to numerous interpretations, or This plot of land lends itself to a variety of uses. [Mid-1800s]



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Wembley just doesn't lend itself to good atmosphere at England games, been the same for a long time.

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That would be hard for any player to deal with and, while that scrutiny is part of the ups and downs of a professional football career, it does not lend itself to players creating off-the-cuff moments that can win matches.

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Guadagnino’s penchant for taking big, artistic swings and wrapping narratives in riddles will no doubt lend itself to the movie’s thematic framework.

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For instance, the business model doesn’t lend itself to people buying property just to rent out.

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And that can lend itself to awkward landings, a key contributor in lower-extremity injuries.

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