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appropriate

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






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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

He believes the appropriate TAM for SpaceX’s connectivity solutions is closer to the $130 billion mark — an entire order of magnitude smaller than SpaceX’s projections.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated Friday that the government stands ready to take appropriate action in the forex market as needed, emphasizing that she is in close communication with U.S. authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Swinney said: "I take the good financial management of the Scottish National Party incredibly seriously and I am confident that we now have high standards of financial governance, with appropriate checks and balances in place."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He found the nickname both funny and appropriate, using it to sign letters to Maggie.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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