be appropriate

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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 may soon be appropriate to act” if recent inflation trends continue, Hammack said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

Given the tragic and unique circumstances of his elevation to the presidency, it was decided that it would not be appropriate for him to deliver a formal public inaugural address.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson