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fitting (in)

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present participle of fit (in)

as in going

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Maria Dolores Roehling’s 9-year-old son was speeding on his e-motorcycle capable of going faster than 47 mph when he was hit by a pickup truck, prosecutors said.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Other fraternity members blocked Jane Doe’s friend from going upstairs to look for her, according to the lawsuit.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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The docs lineup includes stories of self-discovery, family ties and the search for belonging.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
According to Kaarlela, the Sápmi world, its language, land, family, reindeer herding, sense of belonging and silence are all integral to the story.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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