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appropriately

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


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After the changes, nurses reported an improved ability to respond to alarms appropriately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Vistry, responsible for the housing developer Countryside, which built Charles and Georgina's house, said it supported "appropriately conducted independent inspections as an additional source of reassurance about build quality".

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The appropriately named Bankrate Financial Taboos Survey concluded that 61% of U.S. adults said they would be uncomfortable talking about their bank-account balances with family members or close friends.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Those measures include "protecting and rewetting peatlands, addressing drainage and deforestation, and ensuring burned forests are protected from subsequent conversion and appropriately restored," Ronna said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Britney’s outfit seems just right: a long skirt and loose-fitting blouse that make her look appropriately bohemian.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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