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many voters feel that the womanizing governor has not acted in a befitting manner for someone who serves as the state's chief executive
a befitting reply to a civil question
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When such a watch shows up, Daniele is closed for the day, and armed security holds down the establishment—a befitting result for a man who was once a member of the Carabinieri.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Gotham started playing at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. — a 25,000-seat venue more befitting of a professional team — in 2020.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2024
This explains why Beijing treats Djiboutian government figures as leaders of global significance, hosting joint grand summits with them that would be more befitting of leaders of global power.
—John Lee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2015
Flash received the befitting Transformative Award, celebrating his revolutionary use of turntables as musical instruments, which elevated the DJ to an artistic status.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 June 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Gotham started playing at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. — a 25,000-seat venue more befitting of a professional team — in 2020.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2024
This explains why Beijing treats Djiboutian government figures as leaders of global significance, hosting joint grand summits with them that would be more befitting of leaders of global power.
—John Lee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2015
Flash received the befitting Transformative Award, celebrating his revolutionary use of turntables as musical instruments, which elevated the DJ to an artistic status.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 June 2024
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befitting. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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