appropriate

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The Labor Department is clear that these assets are appropriate when they are professionally managed—in target-date funds, managed accounts and similar vehicles that have fiduciaries in charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The organisation added it stands in full support of Woods and has "sincere hope for his strength, comfort, and recovery", and will share further updates on the future captaincy "when appropriate".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Cal/OSHA said it issued fines totaling $250,000 for “failing to ensure employees used appropriate personal protective equipment when handling explosive ordnances, including grenades.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

France, Germany and Japan said they were ready to “contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I leapt from my desk and started to shove random objects into their appropriate homes, hoping Mom would appreciate the effort.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas