proper

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The agency has faced criticism locally for years for lack of proper oversight and the county is in the process of transitioning programs to an internal department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Andersen Group, a financial advisory services firm, started trading last December and has already carved out a proper base.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In theory, the majority might have felt it was proper for the lower court to take the first stab as a matter of appellate procedure.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

A common theme in conversations around the conference was how quickly companies are rushing to adopt AI without putting proper security protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It was the proper response, mind you, quite customary to the particular warrior clan to which Major Puff belonged.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el