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appropriate

[uh-proh-pree-it, uh-proh-pree-eyt] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt, əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /






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The Bank of Korea held its base rate at 2.5% for a seventh straight meeting, which Shin described as appropriate ‘strategic patience’.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When taken at the appropriate dose, these drugs help dissolve crystal deposits and reduce the frequency of painful gout attacks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Ye’s accuser is also willing to disclose his identity, the filing said, under “an appropriate protective order,” though numerous outlets reported on the victim’s suspected identity around the original incident two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

What is an appropriate amount of time to wait to receive a thank-you note for a very generous wedding gift?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

This book guides professionals to work through music, harnessing the processes that underlie music learning, and outlining developmentally appropriate methods to understand the role of music in children’s lives through play, games, creativity, and movement.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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