as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the young painter has been appositely compared with the most prominent artists of the previous century such inexcusably boorish behavior is fully deserving of an appositely harsh reprimand
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While you may be tempted to pull it out of the oven when the top starts to brown, taking the pastry past light golden edges ensures a crispy crust that’s properly cooked all the way through.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Amelirad said Mohammadi had participated in anti-government protests that erupted earlier that year when Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being detained for not wearing her headscarf properly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Choosing organic on the 12 highest-residue items, leaning into seasonal buying and washing produce correctly are small, actionable shifts — ones that reduce exposure without cutting back on the produce your body benefits from every day.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Verify that the information has been reported correctly and dispute any errors or unfamiliar accounts to the credit bureau.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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When institutions such as churches, schools or unions fail to stop abuse or respond appropriately, that institutional betrayal can also add to the harm caused by the original abuse.—
Anne P. DePrince,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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These were responded to appropriately in line with the Islamic Republic's positions, the IRNA news agency reported Baghaei as saying.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Appositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositely. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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