appropriate

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He called the ruling a “necessary and appropriate response to what is clearly an unprecedented situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Many” officials, according to the minutes, “judged that, in time, it would likely become appropriate to lower the target range for the federal-funds rate if inflation were to decline in line with their expectations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Changing the statement along these lines would indicate that rate increases could be appropriate if inflation continues to run too far above the Fed’s target, the minutes said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It said it would not have been appropriate to take forward a prosecution due to the circumstances and "extremely vulnerable nature" of the owners.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

On the other hand, given Jefferson’s junior status, was it not more appropriate for him to initiate the reconciliation?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis