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The glitzy Sphere suits Las Vegas; a new football arena along classical lines would befit Washington, which Frederick Douglass praised for “its lofty domes and stately pillars.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

Loose curls stand atop his head, messy enough to be neat, neat enough to befit a titan of industry.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2024

Ralph Fiennes’ version befit a consummate actor who’d long cherished T.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2023

“Minor leaguers represent our game’s future and deserve wages and working conditions that befit elite athletes who entertain millions of baseball fans nationwide,” players’ association executive director Tony Clark said in a statement.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2022

As befit a conqueror, 8-Deer was wearing elaborate cotton armor, a ceremonial beard wig, and a cowl made from the head of a jaguar.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

As befits a campaign that has gone badly astray, injuries have played a key part.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Irons is a credit to his family, playing Mycroft with the right balance of bemusement with his brother and the stuffiness that befits a member of the Foreign Office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

Under the direction of Sarah Frankcom, the actors inflect the dialogue with welcome variety, although the overall tone remains firmly dispassionate and emotionally colorless, as befits the dialogue’s cool tone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026

"I will leave you here, Camellia, to get acquainted and witness the toilette ritual that only befits a princess and future queen. I'll see you later this evening for the royal games and banquet."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

She began with an incisive reading of Webern’s Six Pieces for Orchestra, keeping her conducting elegantly restrained, even economized — gestures that befitted this sharply angled, brief set.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2024

The vibe in Joel Coliseum certainly befitted the stakes for the Demon Deacons.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024

Apart from Serena Williams' farewell, this was the biggest blockbuster of the tournament so far and a match-up between two entertaining players which would have befitted the latter stages.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2022

The show was part of a powerhouse Thursday night lineup for NBC that included "Cheers" and "The Cosby Show," and frequently flirted with edgy material for its time that befitted the show's vice-informed setting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2018

Shanta first, a big wedding which lasted for many days, plenty of gifts and feasts, diamond earrings, a gold necklace, as befitted the daughter of the village headman.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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

“My girl needs a better weapon than this woeful sword, something more befitting an Attendant. I was hoping we could have your leave to procure some proper weapons for her.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland