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appropriate

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






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A spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government welcomed "appropriate oversight and transparency" of the submarine deal.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The appropriate price-to-earnings multiple for Micron remains a topic of discussion.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Ulster Unionist Party assembly member John Stewart said it was "a prominent and historic site and simply not appropriate for apartments".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A separate investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining whether Waymo’s software behaves with the appropriate caution around schools during drop-off hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They include some very familiar nursery rhymes and action games appropriate for this age group.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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