appropriately
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While he renders all appropriately, he’s aware that his perspective remains that of a white Western man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“A smaller minimum makes it attainable to also fit in someone’s portfolio and size the position appropriately from a risk perspective.”
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The goal is to invest in the market appropriately and stop getting in your own way — and on that score, the AI tools are already good enough.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It said it didn’t knowingly permit sanctionable activity, that the identified entities were ultimately removed from Binance’s platform and that it managed the risk appropriately.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The girls giggled and the boys laughed and everyone’s eyes lit up with excitement to see such a small and good-looking teacher, so appropriately dressed.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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