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“It’s appropriate to have somewhat more agnostic communications,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Naturally, the stock market is volatile, and it’s appropriate to keep money in more stable investments, such as savings accounts, if you expect to need it soon.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Based on the central bank’s outlook, “a policy rate close to current settings looks appropriate to support adjustment in the economy and return inflation to target,” Macklem said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said it would "not have been appropriate to provide a running commentary on the investigation at such a delicate stage until all enquiries had been completed".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

It became a sort of boys’ paradise, and Laurie suggested that it should be called the ‘Bhaer-garten’, as a compliment to its master and appropriate to its inhabitants.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott