appropriateness
Example Sentences
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Analysts argue that without a major change in thinking about the appropriateness of prison as punishment, or a significant long-term increase in prison building, the system in England and Wales will remain close to capacity.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
When the U.S. goes to war, the public expects the president and the defense secretary to convince them of the appropriateness of the action.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
The health ministry is reviewing the hair-loss treatments’ appropriateness for coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
He said it would give people more confidence in the "fairness and the comparative appropriateness of sentences within our system".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
Think about the absurdity of brushing your teeth, of arguing with your mother over the appropriateness of what you’re wearing to school, of homework, of grade-point averages and boyfriends and hot school lunches.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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