be appropriate

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The Federal Reserve released minutes from its policymaking arm’s April meeting, which showed that most officials said that interest-rate hikes would likely be appropriate if inflation keeps running above the central bank’s target of 2%.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"However, it would not be appropriate for the party to offer comment on the details of matters of this nature."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Depending on how the economy evolves, “it could plausibly be appropriate for the…next rate change to be either an increase or a cut,” Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, one of the dissenters, said on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

It might only be appropriate for very conservative investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“An exception to a rule. Lily thought we should try to convince them that three children would be appropriate for our family.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry