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[prop-er-lee] / ˈprɒp ər li /


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"It blares 'hands not detected' when I'm not recording properly," said Sriramyachandra, who sends recordings via a special app to the AI data company Objectways.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When those delicate cells become damaged, they can no longer transmit information properly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

All bikes must be properly labeled by retailers, and law enforcement is encouraging parents to look at what kind they buy, or have purchased, for their kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Gates told staff at his foundation in February that he said he was aware of some "18-month thing" that had limited Epstein's travel, but that he didn't properly check his background.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Antonina Lepilina, the armorer for Galya’s aircraft, said that the regiment guessed these two had feelings for each other, even though “they didn’t act in any way but properly, ever.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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