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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

Sokoloff, 37, alleged Mejia did not properly utilize the controller’s office to run audits on city departments and failed to keep up the auditing pace of his predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Women with endometriosis want to be cared for, properly.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ms. Chevalier and Mr. Sanga criticize the attorneys general of California and Delaware for not assuring that the assets are properly valued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He didn’t want his brain working properly now.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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