appropriate
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Has your adviser shown you a retirement plan demonstrating why this annuity is appropriate for you?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
It's almost too appropriate – pop's heartbreak princess playing theatre's most tragic heroine.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
She also noted that patients experiencing cognitive problems during cancer treatment should consult their healthcare provider before starting any intervention to ensure it is appropriate for their individual situation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“She clearly should not have been in that position, and efforts were not made to remove her or get her appropriate medical care.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“I imagine thieves require appropriate footwear. But I might steal a bit of food right now. I’m terribly hungry.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing appropriate
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 1-10
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Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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