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The Farms conducts thorough reviews of all reported matters according to California Law and takes appropriate action when warranted, consistent with our commitment to integrity, excellence and accountability.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Maybe Dr. Mehmet Oz getting tasked with it is somewhat more appropriate.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
In terms over BP’s overall liabilities, which includes debt, leases and hybrids, this figure is closer to $56 billion but around $30 billion would be more appropriate, they write.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
While that may be appropriate, remember that past performance is no guarantee of future results.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Laurie had christened it, saying it was highly appropriate to the gentle lovers who ‘went on together like a pair of turtledoves, with first a bill and then a coo’.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing appropriate
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 1-10
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Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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