as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lineker believes that — over time — Alexander-Arnold will fit well within what Alonso is trying to do with the team.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Befitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitted. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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