appropriate

Example Sentences

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This impaired their ability to send information about appropriate defensive responses to other parts of the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“They’re wanting research, clinical trials. They’re wanting a certain amount of certitude that, frankly, is appropriate for most drugs, but not for this moment.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The Labor Department is clear that these assets are appropriate when they are professionally managed—in target-date funds, managed accounts and similar vehicles that have fiduciaries in charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Policy is in a good place to react as needed to risks of higher inflation or a weaker labor market. I expect the current setting of the policy rate will remain appropriate for some time.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Jonathan rested his cheek against the bark on the tree and, at the appropriate time, joined his sister’s song.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret