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appropriately

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt li /


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Sklar’s two adult children, appropriately enough, hate him, but it’s unclear whether he hated them first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This game began, appropriately enough, with Angela Dugalic blocking Aston Judd’s shot and then glaring at her as the Longhorn lay in a heap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Ueda also said the central bank will steer monetary policy appropriately while carefully watching the forex impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert KitKat who will then share the evidence appropriately," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He was dressed appropriately in a richly colored rubakha, and though he wore it easily, he seemed too rough for it.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack