proper channels
Example Sentences
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“And the proper channels are not random and disrespectful posts on social media.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
Another senior White House official said the “vast majority” of pardons have gone through the proper channels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
Kassem suggests that new workers acquaint themselves with safety guidelines, and ensure they have proper channels to express concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
One review, published by the city of Minneapolis in 2020, found that city officials failed to go through proper channels when they requested help.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
Afterward, I would protest through the proper channels, and sometimes get it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
