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fitting

[fit-ing] / ˈfɪt ɪŋ /




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But fitting all the evidence into one explanation remains difficult.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

The 800m was finally reintroduced to the Olympic programme in 1960 and, four years later, the then-22-year-old Brightwell went to her first Olympics, fitting training around her job as a teacher.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Matt Dillon, from Hardwick Hall, said: "Given our history and connection with Bess of Hardwick, it feels fitting that female runners made their mark on the event here."

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

It was fitting that Skubal, the Dodgers’ big trade-deadline acquisition, was on the mound for the clincher.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The monster is there on his own, fitting wires into the sound system.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

"We went for fittings straight away, and it went from there."

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

They won’t be familiar with how certain fixtures and fittings operate — from sliding doors to shower handles — and things will inevitably get broken.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Each year, prominent designers in the field guide upperclassmen through the process of creating a runway-ready garment, refining and improving pieces through a series of fittings.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Juniors, age 17 and under, play for half the adult rates, and an instruction center offers club fittings, mental coaching, programming and daily clinics.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

Beside the entrance, the king's armor stood sentry; a suit of forest-green plate, its fittings chased with gold, the helm crowned by a great rack of golden antlers.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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