apt

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A bear market takes its name from the way a bear attacks, swiping its paws downward, an apt image for falling prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Wright suggests this is less a “crisis” or a “collapse” than a “prolonged decay,” which is apt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Brazilian, although an apt dueller, was caught watching the ball like many zonal markers do.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

And the comparison to Bowie’s West German sojourn is apt: working with his producers, Styles has clearly immersed himself in the avant-garde, taking chances, and embracing idiosyncrasy.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The comparison wasn’t quite apt, as Ulbrickson knew full well.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown