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appropriate

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






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"Tuvalu is particularly susceptible to the adverse impacts of climate change and it is appropriate to reflect this in the investment strategy," the document states.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The newest Ferrari, the $640,000 all-electric Luce, looks more appropriate for Brinkley now, aged 72.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“Many feel a sit down dinner is more appropriate for a third date, once you’ve already established chemistry, easy flowing dialogue, and enough interest to invest your time and money,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I would be curious, what areas of the filmmaking process or the film distribution process do you think AI is appropriate for use, that you’ve experimented with it, that you’re excited about its prospects?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The scientist is advised to simply repeat “word” back to the speaker and/or to consider the context of the conversation before providing an appropriate response.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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