proper
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JG: Well, you are a proper born and raised Englishman, Jonathan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
So I fell back into the arms of a proper scorekeeping app.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
"These roles can always change, but at the moment I think there are 14 or 15 proper starters and Jude is one of them."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“So, what’s with the proper young gentleman look? That’s a new shirt, right?”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing proper
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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