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appropriate

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






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“It is appropriate on those occasions where you have done harm to take action.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"These options not only provide appropriate facilities but also contribute to the local economy, while helping to reduce pressure on sensitive locations within the Park and nearby communities," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The most likely result is that Congress will appropriate the annual shortfall in both programs, requiring the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Most importantly for the long term, we are seeing the EU lay the groundwork for a potential flourishing of capitalism by supporting technology and innovation and by reforming and deregulating where appropriate.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This seems the most appropriate closing scene in our attempted recovery of “The Duel” as a famous and eminently visual story.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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