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uh proh pree uht

  • v  give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  • v  take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  • a  suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
    a book not appropriate for children
    a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
    it seems that an apology is appropriate

  • The appropriate bodies should review the differentiated nature of regulation in the banking, securities, and insurance sectors and provide a report outlining the issue and making .
  • I think it's both useful and appropriate to experience the shame, guilt and discomfort of seeing what the real cost of dinner is.
  • The Select Committee recommends that appropriate congressional committees report legislation requiring appropriate Executive departments and agencies to conduct an initial study .
News & Articles

  • Stock Upgrades: Say 'Cheers' to Boston Beer Co Inc
    Stocks paid appropriate homage to Jacques Cousteau on his birthday , with equities ending uncomfortably underwater amid a rising tide of red ink emanating from the Sea of Japan. (Investors
    June 12, 2013 - Nasdaq
  • Day-Night Doubleheader Dresses
    Putting together a summertime day-to-night outfit, work appropriate and breezy, can be a bit of a wardrobe challenge: how to feel confident and fabulous at the office, then chic in the evening without carrying a change of clothes.
    June 12, 2013 - New York Times
  • Stock Upgrades: Say 'Cheers' to Boston Beer Co Inc
    Stocks paid appropriate homage to Jacques Cousteau on his birthday , with equities ending uncomfortably underwater amid a rising tide of red ink emanating from the Sea of Japan. (Investors
    June 12, 2013 - Nasdaq
Quotes

  • Tina Fey in The Associated Press
    This is great and exciting news. Also, this seems like an appropriate time for me to announce to NBC that I will not be renewing my contract — with my gym,Fey said in a statement.
  • John McCain in New York Times (blog)
    The fact is that I think that Mr. Steele is going to have to assess as to whether he can still lead the Republican Party as chairman of the Republican National Committee and make an appropriate decision,Mr. McCain said in an interview on...
  • Ben Bernanke in Reuters
    In light of these developments, the Federal Reserve will need to consider whether the current stance of policy remains appropriate,said Bernanke, who is regarded as an expert on the Great Depression.

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