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appropriately

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt li /


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The 7th District, which looks like a scorpion, is appropriately dastardly, stretching from mountainous country in the western part of the state straight to expressways over the Potomac River into Washington D.C.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s not exactly raw, but it is unapologetic; a more authentic and appropriately ridiculous look at the only show of its kind to last this long.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

At this point, Nvidia is valued more like other chip companies, appropriately so.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He also reminded Chinese students in the US to "heighten their safety awareness" and "handle US law enforcement actions appropriately".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Crater Vishniac lies appropriately in the Antarctic region of Mars.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan