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befitting

[bih-fit-ing] / bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ /


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Receiver Davante Adams made several acrobatic catches befitting of the retina-burning yellow “Classic Sol” jerseys that turned the Rams into human highlighter pens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Decked out in specially-made commemorative kit, Fabian Hurzeler's side produced a performance befitting the occasion.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

A devout Christian, Beshara expressed hope that she and her colleagues would lead "a legislative revolution befitting Syria" that would bring all citizens safety after more than 13 years of war.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

Her “Left Over,” which she first recorded for 2015’s “For One to Love,” is the loveliest track here, befitting the classics surrounding it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

“I have determined a punishment befitting his disappointing behavior.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia


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