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Recent Examples of befit
The pictures were revealed in an unconventional way, befitting a project that looks set to be an unprecedented cinematic experiment.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Solitude As befitting an eco-lodge, there are no cars on Tetiaroa, enhancing the experience of the pristine, peaceful paradise Brando envisioned decades ago.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Solitude As befitting an eco-lodge, there are no cars on Tetiaroa, enhancing the experience of the pristine, peaceful paradise Brando envisioned decades ago.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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Good intentions alone won’t suffice.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Drinks director Joey Hernandez says that, often, a budget wine storage solution will suffice.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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Tara Lewis, spokesperson for the city’s Economic Development Department, said the decision to terminate the lease fits with the goals outlined in the audit and is not an indication the course won’t reopen.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The assault in the restroom seems to fit into a pattern of men exploiting or hurting Sweetpea.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fred Beam and Julian Ortiz will serve as American Sign Language interpreters.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 35-member cabinet is chaired by Prime Minister Shae'a al-Zandani, who also serves as foreign minister.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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An exceptional culinary experience likewise extends to the beauty of the cutlery, crystal, and fine china set the meal is served with, ideally in a space likewise suited to the elegance of such a tablescape.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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For people that are not tracking what that actually means, that means that ICE can do almost no arrests in the entire country … If a court rules that there’s a final order of removal, they’re removed actually by an administrative warrant, not a judicial warrant.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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