appropriate to
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“It’s reasonable to keep rates steady given the uncertainties around the economic outlook. But if recent trends continue, it may soon be appropriate to act,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In fact, if recent trends continue, Hammack believes it may soon be appropriate to act—and that may require the Fed to raise rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
He now believes a figure closer to $900 is appropriate, to account for half the cost of the tree removal.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
However, tracks left behind by the animals and an increased number of sightings had made it "appropriate" to confirm their existence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
At last he found him, still clutching the Cup and wearing an expression appropriate to having been clubbed over the head.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
