appropriately
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“When boys see the men in their lives communicate openly, apologize when they are wrong, respect others, manage frustration appropriately, and treat women and other people with dignity, those lessons can be incredibly powerful.”
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
“There’s a difference between believing in the long-term potential of AI and believing every company exposed to that growth is appropriately valued,” he said in emailed comments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said authorities are "verifying the facts" and will "respond appropriately" thereafter.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The research demonstrates that appropriately prepared light can develop this behavior naturally as it travels, without requiring those additional optical components.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
They'd tell the lander where Earth is, and it would angle the high-gain antenna appropriately.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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