Example Sentences

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The incredible finale was befitting of an epic tie in which Aberdeen twice scored last-gasp levellers.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

So much of Saturday’s game, a 4-3 Kings win over the Vegas Golden Knights that was decided by Carter’s tie-breaking tip-in with 7:18 remaining, was befitting of the forward’s landmark career.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2019

“I think we were really astounded at the fact it made best picture because I don’t know that we felt it was befitting of that category, let alone the honor,” Shirley told Fox News.

From Fox News • Feb. 28, 2019

“Arnold wanted to respond in a way that was befitting of a former governor,” aide Daniel Ketchell said.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2017

The group of men about her chair, when all the other ladies took their candles and made their way upstairs, wounded Lucy's instinctive sense of what was befitting.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)