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fitting

[fit-ing] / ˈfɪt ɪŋ /




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With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith have cemented an international reputation for one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical attire.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Under the new regime, Boeing, which was a Seattle institution as well as manufacturing legend, began outsourcing, with Dreamliner parts coming in from around the globe, not always fitting together and resulting in flawed craft.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Martin has spoken about a Shakespearean influence on his writing, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre was a fitting venue for the play’s debut, which felt grand in scope and staging.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The Committee recommends fitting these devices in hospitals and care homes within 10 years, and schools in 25 years.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

She couldn’t imagine him fitting in one of those white coats.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

They won’t be familiar with how certain fixtures and fittings operate — from sliding doors to shower handles — and things will inevitably get broken.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Ahead of the big moment, Fatehi says she has been consistently rehearsing and doing costume fittings as she wants the performance to be "energetic, impactful and dynamic".

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Over the course of two more fittings, Heifner made similar small tweaks.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

That animating spirit courses through “Celtic Art Across the Ages,” a nearly 300-object survey of jewelry, armor, chariot fittings, manuscripts, vessels, coins, carvings and textiles at the Harvard Art Museums, its sole venue.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

He unfastened the brass fittings with a wrench and took the burners loose.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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