correctly

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"Proteins are the cell's molecular machines, and many of them need sugar tags added in just the right way to fold correctly, travel to the right place and do their jobs," Gentry said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As Newman correctly identified in his note, each company takes a different approach to quantum technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Featherstone told Secret Kent how Thomas carried out detailed calculations to ensure the planets were placed correctly.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Taking the time to do this work correctly protects voters’ rights and ensures the integrity of our elections,” California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I answered five correctly, which is to say that I would have done just as well by flipping a coin.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell