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well-suited

British  

adjective

  1. appropriate for a particular purpose

  2. (of two people) likely to have a successful relationship

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The approach is particularly well-suited for rural areas, where typical delivery service can take longer, raising the risk of food arriving cold, Lore said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

In addition, light, well-drained soil is well-suited to strawberry cultivation.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The listing agent notes that the property is particularly well-suited to those who work in high-pressure environments—and seek a sanctuary to return to at the end of the day.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

“We agreed it was not well-suited to the current policy conjuncture,” Warsh noted.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

“That is not well-suited to my party. Show us something else.”

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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