appropriate

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This impaired their ability to send information about appropriate defensive responses to other parts of the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“They’re wanting research, clinical trials. They’re wanting a certain amount of certitude that, frankly, is appropriate for most drugs, but not for this moment.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

If an IRA owner wants to maintain flexibility—and trusts the heirs’ judgment—he or she could leave them the IRA, and they could disclaim to the charity if appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr Peck said the car had not been fully excavated and appropriate samples had not been taken within 24 hours.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It is appropriate to introduce a few concepts when performing songs and games with children, and also to experiment with these concepts, such as changing tempos and dynamics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin