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How to pronounce befitting

“befitting” pronunciation in American and British English

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“befitting” in real sentences

103 clips in the index · 28 American · 6 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. So, a role befitting Diahann Carroll.

    The Atlantic

  2. befitting the editor-inchief of Vanity Fair.

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. who's lying, is this befitting of a presidential campaign?

    The Obama White House

  4. up poisoning himself this is an ending befitting of shakespeare

    Intelligence Squared

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