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properly

[prop-er-lee] / ˈprɒp ər li /


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As a nameless licensee told The Times in 1984, a properly promoted Sam “could do $200 million.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"It is unacceptable. We cannot look Lyhanna's family in the face and say this was properly handled."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"You need to earn the right also to belong. I want to do this as quickly as possible so I can also celebrate with them and I can be part properly of those celebrations."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

If done properly this would be only a minor delay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I can’t know it won’t function properly this time.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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