appropriate to
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In fact, if recent trends continue, Hammack believes it may soon be appropriate to act—and that may require the Fed to raise rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
He now believes a figure closer to $900 is appropriate, to account for half the cost of the tree removal.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
However, tracks left behind by the animals and an increased number of sightings had made it "appropriate" to confirm their existence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Looking ahead, the board “estimates that it will be appropriate to maintain the reference rate at its current level.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
She looked quite stunning as she walked across the dining room to the table, not at all unlike a girl on the qui vive appropriate to a big college weekend.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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