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appropriately

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


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He also reminded Chinese students in the US to "heighten their safety awareness" and "handle US law enforcement actions appropriately".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Some defendants were appropriately dismissed from the case based on the law as applied to their factual circumstances,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Throughout the album, for spoken and sung elements alike, there is appropriately lean backing from notably skilled musicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

I ask, trying to sound appropriately eager to see her.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George