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appropriately

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


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They said housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and "any instances of inappropriate behaviour are responded to appropriately".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Yet finding the right winners, and sizing them appropriately, in a trade that seems increasingly crowded, has been vexing for even seasoned investment managers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

However, the study suggests that adding useful information to a forecast does not automatically make people more aware of their personal risk or more likely to respond appropriately.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

“When boys see the men in their lives communicate openly, apologize when they are wrong, respect others, manage frustration appropriately, and treat women and other people with dignity, those lessons can be incredibly powerful.”

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Crater Vishniac lies appropriately in the Antarctic region of Mars.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan


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