appropriate to

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“It’s reasonable to keep rates steady given the uncertainties around the economic outlook. But if recent trends continue, it may soon be appropriate to act,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

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

The Social Security Administration said it is taking corrective action as appropriate to address the problems.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“It didn’t seem appropriate to be joking like that, Will, Miss Mattie Lou being so recently dead. But I didn’t know how else to handle it.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns