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How to pronounce befits

“befits” pronunciation in British, American and New Zealand English

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“befits” in real sentences

48 clips in the index · 3 American · 7 British · 1 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. something that befits the whole country.

    Sky News

  2. accepted into the level that befits them.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Yeah, as befits the name of the publisher.

    The 92nd Street Y

  4. HOW DO YOU WANT TO SPEND -- WHAT BEFITS IT?

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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