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He subsequently defended his choice of words when asked by a reporter from the Press Association whether the language was appropriate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
That means that, for almost all of you, the appropriate reaction to this week’s Fed’s rate hike decision is to sit on your hands.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The regulator on Wednesday said it wants to leave shareholder proposal regulation up to state law, adding it doesn’t have the authority to determine whether a matter is appropriate for shareholder voting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
When UroA activated the NLRP6 inflammasome in intestinal epithelial cells, it prompted the release of appropriate levels of molecules involved in normal intestinal function.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
She possessed “a winning grace,” “reserve” and “self-control” appropriate for “a soul far above her present calling …” She’d acquired the skills of an entertainer.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The recently enacted budget appropriates money for detention facilities, but it doesn’t require children to be detained.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2025
We want to ensure that funding is available, that Congress appropriates the right amount, and that states can operate their programs as needed to provide WIC services.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2024
Reed included the language in a dedicated subsection of the Senate report accompanying the bill, which appropriates the money that funds the activities of the State Department among other priorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
On the other hand, it allocates — or appropriates — money to carry out those policies.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
The profits of land are what the land-owner appropriates of the results of work of the laborer.
From Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters by George Fitzhugh
Every dollar appropriated, he added, would be used to build the "lethality" of US military forces and "reinforce peace through strength".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The funds for the sculpture were appropriated by Congress, and lawmakers declared it complete in 1941 shortly after his death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
“We are working with Congress to spend appropriated balances and find the right future-appropriated level for global health,” the spokesperson said.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Gen. Rob Bonta — and has requested $35 million in state funds to educate voters on any new midterm deadlines, though that funding has not been appropriated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Two months later, the commission appropriated $15 million for new accelerator construction, much of it destined for Berkeley.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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To Palantir’s old guard, the FDE remains as deeply misunderstood as ever, despite its newfound fame — a role that rivals are culturally appropriating while ignoring the often grueling engineering process it entails.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
But in the New York of “Daredevil,” Bernthal’s Castle lurks in the shadows and might have some thoughts about them appropriating his emblem.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2025
Historically, it’s been appropriating funds and making laws, ostensibly through negotiation between various voting blocs and ideological groups.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2024
Liu pushed back against the entrepreneurs, accusing them of appropriating the Taiwanese drink, known as boba or bubble tea, which has became popular around the world.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024
Ofelia took to appropriating Celia’s dresses and shoes.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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