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appropriate

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






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So that ashen cross proves an appropriate start to Lent’s season of repentance: a time to get things right in your life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There is, from a scientific perspective, no question that the original endangerment finding was appropriate and important for progress in addressing greenhouse gas pollution,” Field said.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the agency said it worked with Kendall to ensure he received “appropriate” forbearance relief and considers the matter resolved.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s worth checking to make sure your tax withholdings are appropriate.

From MarketWatch

It said the inquest had heard about "appropriate action being taken when concerns relating to Georgia were raised by her mother to school authorities".

From BBC