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Staffordshire Police said that it would not be appropriate to comment due to ongoing misconduct proceedings.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

A doctor can help evaluate their personal cancer risk and determine whether additional screening or follow-up may be appropriate.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

“Looking ahead, the governing board estimates that it will be appropriate to maintain the reference rate at its current level.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

“I felt it would be appropriate to consult other physicians with expertise in bone healing/bone metabolism,” ElAttrache told the New York Times via text.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

This was a school system in which the matter of proximity outweighed such petty concerns as what may or may not be appropriate for a busload of eleven-year-olds.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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