as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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The hole dubbed Magnolia in the club’s lexicon fits that description, especially after officials stretched the once-benign par-4 by 40 yards to 495 — and still a par-4.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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There’s a kid’s menu and the day beds can fit families of up to ten people.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.—
Naomi Zeichner,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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This Eastern Market spot is known for its gyros sandwiches and Greek platters served with a variety meats and accompaniments.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Dec. 2024
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The most likely fits Carolina Hurricanes No contending team will have a bigger need for a star offensive player and as much cap space as the Hurricanes, who figure to be aggressive this July 1 given another disappointing exit.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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How Drones Are Changing Modern Warfare On October 2, 2016, a drone fitted with explosives by the Islamic State group hit a position outside Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, Erbil, killing two Kurdish Peshmerga troops and injuring two accompanying French special forces.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Befitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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