They had decided that a vocal reaction, however appropriate under the circumstances, could very well do more harm than good.

The judge's decision, followed by appropriate reactions by each side.

What was the appropriate reaction, she wondered - shock or disappointment?

It seems an appropriate enough reaction on watching someone struggle so much just to line up a ball.

No doubt subsequent communication would make clear what constituted an appropriate reaction.

I was twelve at the time, and not aware of the appropriate reaction.

Scott couldn't spare the time for an appropriate reaction.

But it happened that he couldn't spare the time for appropriate reactions today.

Although it may not always be the most appropriate reaction, people are drawn to what they cannot explain or do not yet understand.

That would have been an appropriate reaction, but it's not the one the President chose.