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appropriate

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






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He said every contract signed by the fund is currently "audited by the appropriate authorities" while all payments are processed through the central bank in Tripoli.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

It is the responsibility of educators to determine where AI use is appropriate and where limits are necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

EPA alleged the company stored about 8,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid and 34,000 pounds of nitric acid at a Kent, Wash., facility — but neglected to report these stockpiles to the appropriate government agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The newest Ferrari, the $640,000 all-electric Luce, looks more appropriate for Brinkley now, aged 72.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Use as many words as you can that seem appropriate, and try to think of some that aren't listed above.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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