Example sentences of "it seemed appropriate [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But writing the first edition in the midst of the Common Market discussions of 1972 , it seemed appropriate to remark that Britain decided some 200 million years ago to remain with Europe rather than depart with North America . |
| 2 | Meanwhile the Broads were due to be given National Park status in April 1989 , and it seemed appropriate to mark the occasion with a modern study , albeit a subjective one . |
| 3 | For a silver wedding picture , it seemed appropriate to use a silver theme , so the oval frame shown in the facing photograph was an obvious but perfect choice . |
| 4 | ‘ With the environment under threat , it seemed appropriate to develop a cleaner running , more economical version of our range , ’ says Smith . |
| 5 | Having got so far it seemed appropriate to have a word with Tom yesterday , if not a glass of champagne . |