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He also was an early adopter of Latin American habaneras and tangos, which, as he said, were necessary to get the proper “seasoning” for jazz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Their findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, also highlight the importance of proper nutrition for people living with the condition.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
ISO brings together experts from across the globe to help agree on the proper way all sorts of things should be made or managed.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2026
"When they need help, the country owes them more than warm words. It owes them a bed every night, a proper plan and someone in their corner from day one."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
‘Come on. Let’s sit down over here and have a proper look.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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