lend itself to
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It's a nuanced view that doesn't lend itself to easy explanations – and has opened up Massie to withering attacks from Trump-aligned Republicans, a criticism his allies seek to dispel.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Tuason wisely skips all the gripes people have with podcasts and their hosts, and instead focuses on how the format can lend itself to horror.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
A merger of widget makers doesn’t lend itself to TV coverage festooned with clips of A-list stars and memorable film and TV scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Parekh called out a “strong” iPhone product cycle “that does lend itself to a bit more favorable opportunity on the mix and leverage side.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
This is due to the intractable material available, granite, which unlike that of Brittany did not lend itself to rich sculpture.
From Cornwall by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
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