Sentence examples similar to an appropriate rival from inspiring English sources

For the past six months or so, the Republican-primary electorate has had a polite, patient, reliable, steadily employed suitor chatting with Mom and Dad in the parlor, while a series of more exciting but less appropriate rivals have come knocking at the back door.

By Nicholas Lemann For the past six months or so, the Republican-primary electorate has had a polite, patient, reliable, steadily employed suitor chatting with Mom and Dad in the parlor, while a series of more exciting but less appropriate rivals have come knocking at the back door.

A plaintiff must prove (1) that the prices complained of are below an appropriate measure of its rival's costs and (2) that the competitor had a reasonable prospect of recouping its investment in below cost prices.

Sunday, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak renewed calls for dialogue between the rivals, saying this year was an "appropriate time" for the North to change its course.

An appropriate film, for an appropriate time.

The key feature is to consider that the extent of product differentiation determines the ability of a firm to appropriate its rival's R&D effort.

Choose an appropriate shape.

Choose an appropriate printer.

Select an appropriate teacup.

Give an appropriate reaction.

Choose an appropriate venue.