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appropriate

[uh-proh-pree-it, uh-proh-pree-eyt] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt, əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /






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The UK cosmetics industry says it recognises that advice and support is needed to make sure that young children are using age appropriate products.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Supplementation may be appropriate when levels are low, sun exposure is limited, or someone has osteoporosis, recurrent falls or high fracture risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

He believes the appropriate TAM for SpaceX’s connectivity solutions is closer to the $130 billion mark — an entire order of magnitude smaller than SpaceX’s projections.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“That’s appropriate because we tell people the train’s moving,” Stankiewicz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

This was appropriate: Raphael had paid tribute to the Mona Lisa by painting his own versions, and his Castiglione was also turned to the side.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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