as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are a mess, and there’s no guarantee that if the Heat trade him the new players will fit well with the rest of the unit.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The device itself is pretty lightweight and fits easily into the mouth to reach even the molars in the back.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.—
Naomi Zeichner,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Expect to see more leagues — NBA and MLS seem to fit the model — try to import 4 Nations-style magic for their all-star games.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Befitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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