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Example Sentences
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You may decide that $250,000 is appropriate for your circumstances, or you may find that one year to 18 months of expenses provides sufficient peace of mind.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
She also noted that patients experiencing cognitive problems during cancer treatment should consult their healthcare provider before starting any intervention to ensure it is appropriate for their individual situation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“We hope that video has been turned over to the appropriate authorities.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"There's a lot of things that happen on screens that aren't social media, but nevertheless, parents worry about how much it's appropriate for their children to be using screens and in what process," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“You will need to find somewhere flat with easy terrain. That would be the most appropriate spot for Fly to attempt his first flight. Where you are right now is not a good place.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing appropriate
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Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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