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appropriately

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


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Musha Cay operates as an ultraexclusive resort, allowing guests to experience the kind of privacy usually enjoyed only by the rich and famous—provided they’re prepared to pay the appropriately extravagant price.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

The relevant comparison is between investing and holding ground against competitors or not investing appropriately and losing it, a trade-off that never shows up in an ROI calculation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

It helps cells respond appropriately to signals, stress, and strain.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

“Every decision is made with careful consideration and appropriately reviewed to make sure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

In fact, we tend to judge children’s art according to the same criteria as adult art, only in appropriately simpler terms, and with good reason.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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