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[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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Three of the four said they disliked cold lay repairs and that a properly laid hot fill option, done to the proper depth and with a tack coat emulsion, should last years.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So I fell back into the arms of a proper scorekeeping app.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 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

Scientists initially expected participants with the PAM variant to have lower levels of GLP-1 because the hormone might be less stable without proper amidation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Molly had shown her this on one of their earliest proper dates.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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