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it is appropriate
Definition
suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
- Some parents suggested it might be seen as inappropriate to hold a Christmas pageant this year.p. 76.0
- It's inappropriate for a stranger to give you such an extravagant gift."p. 139.0
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- Mrs. Wallace told her the story was not appropriate and what did she do—made copies and handed them out at school.p. 331.8
- Others asked what could be more appropriate than celebrating the birth of Jesus and the spirit of the holiday season.p. 76.1
- "It's not appropriate," Rusty told her.p. 151.0
- "He doesn't think it's appropriate.p. 324.6
- Because I don't think that would be appropriate."p. 430.9
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