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fits (in)

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present tense third-person singular of fit (in)

as in belongs

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That is true, but making costly and unnecessary wars harder to start belongs in the credit column, not the debit one.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
AMSilk believes its animal-free, recyclable and biodegradable bio-silk belongs in premium denim.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

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