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lend itself to



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Idioms and Phrases

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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Maybe a quote like that might lend itself to industry power players positing that Kilmer was difficult.

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The reasons for such secrecy remains unclear, though the approach does lend itself to preventing news leaking before the official announcement.

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“The living world is a complex interactive system and doesn’t lend itself to simple solutions,†he said.

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A firm, stable touch on your chest or shoulder can lend itself to physiological calm.

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In any case German politics does not lend itself to a presidential-style set of day-one decrees, given the necessity of forming coalitions with other parties.

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