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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
many voters feel that the womanizing governor has not acted in a befitting manner for someone who serves as the state's chief executive
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a befitting reply to a civil question
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as in fitting
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Recent Examples of befitting
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.
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Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Adjective
Yet without the reigning NBA MVP and their defensive anchor, the Thunder forced the Grizzlies to crumble in a way befitting of this series.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Once more, Becerra was the focal point of attacks, befitting his newfound status as the candidate to beat.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.
—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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The foundation’s legal push centers on the idea that the recordings are part of the record reviewed during the special counsel probe into Biden’s handling of classified information, and therefore subject to disclosure with appropriate redactions.
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One serious obstacle to large-scale institutionalization of the unhoused is federal disability law that has long required home- or community-based services instead, when appropriate.
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December 21 - January 19) Feeling tension between fitting in and standing out?
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Now the top of the list is alignment, which is a polite word for influence.
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My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note.
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Accessibility Unfortunately, the suites at Hotel Ottilia are not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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The cork-and-latex footbed molds to your feet over time for a more customized fit, while the slight wedge adds a bit of height without sacrificing stability.
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For example, one key insight was that customers would often try pieces on but hesitate to commit, with fit emerging as a decisive factor.
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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