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appropriate

[uh-proh-pree-it, uh-proh-pree-eyt] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt, əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /






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The appropriate price-to-earnings multiple for Micron remains a topic of discussion.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Shin said rates may need to be raised “at an appropriate time in the future,” while two of the seven central bank’s board members dissented and voted for a rate increase at the May meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In Herrera, the court argued that clemency was the appropriate avenue for freestanding innocence claims, despite the extreme arbitrariness of pardon decisions.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

We have sufficient liquidity to make gifts, if appropriate.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The notes are labeled with the appropriate number.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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