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Recent Examples of befit
The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
While each leader will act in ways befitting their unique situation, there are at least four common ingredients for success.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Produced before the rigid censorship of Hollywood’s Hays Code, The Old Dark House is much more explicit than horror films in the years to follow, dripping with provocations and innuendos, with a daring sensibility befitting a director whose own personal life flew in the face of convention.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
While each leader will act in ways befitting their unique situation, there are at least four common ingredients for success.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Produced before the rigid censorship of Hollywood’s Hays Code, The Old Dark House is much more explicit than horror films in the years to follow, dripping with provocations and innuendos, with a daring sensibility befitting a director whose own personal life flew in the face of convention.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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McCarty was the only trainee in his class who also had to figure out how to adapt the demanding routine in a way that fit his disability.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a back lot at Dodge Memorial County Park, a deputy spotted a car fitting that description.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Felicia Pride serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, with the legendary Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, returning to executive produce and direct three episodes, including the premiere.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prabowo was also a military commander during Suharto’s reign and served in controversial campaigns in West Papua and East Timor, casting doubts over his own human rights record.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Limón is known for having some of the country’s best beaches, with a spot to suit every beachgoer’s preferences.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The firm is also a member of this year’s Change the World list, which highlights companies that are doing social good through their business models.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Otherwise, Craig Breslow will have a lot of explaining to do.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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