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appropriate

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






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Appropriate drugs and medical attention could "easily" fix the issues, he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

"Appropriate regulations are being implemented to ensure the complete safety of operations," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Appropriate emphasis in South Asian names continues to be tough for North American audiences.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

Appropriate interventions and aggressive approaches to reducing risk factors could change the course, and the group offered two scenarios in which this could happen:

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Appropriate: “The bitch gave birth to a litter of adorable puppies.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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