befitting

Example Sentences

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The writing is terrifically funny and also grounded, anecdotes filled with slapstick but no punchlines, befitting a story that includes hookups, weddings, children, a funeral and an unknowable future.

From Los Angeles Times

It feels as though the players are not being treated in a manner befitting national team members.

From Barron's

Turhan, who was wearing a gold outfit befitting her champion status, had enough energy left to sprint around the ring celebrating with a Turkish flag after extending her perfect record to 13 victories.

From BBC

He had previously said the comments were "not befitting of someone as educated as myself and were said in the heat of the emotion".

From BBC

And with drama befitting their modern-day Hollywood association.

From BBC