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Recent Examples of befit
Image Landi hit back in a manner more befitting a mob boss than a telecom executive.
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Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
An immersive orchestral experience befitting the whole family, spend this holiday evening with the spectacular sound of strings singing spooky Christmas carols.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
As befitting its name, the American Cinematheque keeps the art form of film running in theaters.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Allegiant’s field dimensions are smaller than FIFA’s minimum requirements, meaning seats would need to be removed to package the stadium in a manner befitting a World Cup.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
An immersive orchestral experience befitting the whole family, spend this holiday evening with the spectacular sound of strings singing spooky Christmas carols.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
As befitting its name, the American Cinematheque keeps the art form of film running in theaters.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Allegiant’s field dimensions are smaller than FIFA’s minimum requirements, meaning seats would need to be removed to package the stadium in a manner befitting a World Cup.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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Meanwhile, the same debates accompanying discussions of slavery reparations in greater society permeate the order as well: Some feel a moral urgency while others criticize the effort as unfairly burdening the entities of today or suggesting the order’s ongoing work with the poor should suffice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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On this particular night, however, role playing must suffice.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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More news: Clayton Kershaw's $7.5 Million Deal Can Top Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer Chavis fits the Dodgers' preference for versatility among their position players.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Chamberlain fit in well and honed his art of showmanship by participating in one of the Globetrotters’ most important routines as a rookie.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the fashion crowd showed up and showed out, serving looks that were absolutely worth getting cold for.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rocket Science confirmed on Tuesday that Wiig and Murray will also serve as executive producers alongside Jillian Apfelbaum and Margot Hand, with a script by Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged).—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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It's suited to USDA Zones 7 through 9 and is not on Bambi's menu.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Farmhouse serves a phenomenal in-room three-course dinner, which guests can pre-order and have delivered (coursed out) at whatever time suits their schedule.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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