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Supplementation may be appropriate when levels are low, sun exposure is limited, or someone has osteoporosis, recurrent falls or high fracture risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s reasonable to keep rates steady given the uncertainties around the economic outlook. But if recent trends continue, it may soon be appropriate to act,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

They bonded over common ancestry, and one day Zeitoun asked Ahmaad if he knew any single women who might be appropriate for him.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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