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This suggests astrocytes help not only create fear memories but also guide how the brain uses those memories to choose appropriate reactions in threatening situations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“Also, if there is no clinical data for a substance, and an awareness that the substance has the propensity for harm, that could make it an appropriate placement on the Category 2 list.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

One minister told the BBC that any wrongdoing should be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Policy is in a good place to react as needed to risks of higher inflation or a weaker labor market. I expect the current setting of the policy rate will remain appropriate for some time.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

By law, children under a certain weight have to ride in the back, strapped into an appropriate car seat or booster.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith