fitting

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"Cousteau and his crew inspired generations to look beneath the surface," said Lerosey-Aubril, "it seemed fitting to name this ancient marine animal after someone who changed the way we see ocean life."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

This is a fitting characterization of any of these terse, disturbing novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Purifoy’s fantastical assemblages made of found objects and unloved detritus provided the most fitting example of the creative desert mindset.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

She plans her week training for marathons while fitting in time with her friends.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Still and all, to me it seemed fitting, her having moved up from housekeeper to bona fide widow.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns