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Sebestyen, G.: Appropriate technology in the construction and building materials industry, Paper presented at the International Forum on Appropriate Industrial Technology, New Delhi, 1978.
Chapter 12 1987
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Appropriate is an interesting word, because it implies that there are Standards To Be Met.
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And it's called the Appropriate Attire Policy, which means no saggy pants or pajamas in public.
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"Appropriate" is the key word here because many disastrous decisions have been based on experiences that turned out to be misleading -- for instance, the decision General Matthew Broderick, an official of the U.S.
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"Appropriate" is itself a judgment, of course: but there are times that I consider myself to be overreacting, in which case it makes sense to stop, take a deep breath, go get some protein, and then reconsider.
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"Appropriate," he said as the baby in question started winding up for another howling jag, "don't you think?"
Did You Say Twins Child, Maureen 2001
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"Appropriate" means in harmony with the environment and the cultural and economic situation of the farmer.
Chapter 5 1981
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'Appropriate' ECB rate decision fails to move markets
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'Appropriate' ECB rate decision fails to move markets
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