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appropriate

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






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In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They would face asset freezes, as well as travel bans and director disqualifications where appropriate, it added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

OpenAI recently said that a government investment fund that owns shares of AI companies might be appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Supplementation may be appropriate when levels are low, sun exposure is limited, or someone has osteoporosis, recurrent falls or high fracture risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

She asked if Farmer thought more tests would be appropriate.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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