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proper

[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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Teams come and try and play proper football.

From BBC

If you miss the proper entry point, move on.

From MarketWatch

If you plan to move outside the U.S., you should put the proper legal documents in place and ensure they are valid in both the U.S. and Mexico.

From MarketWatch

“What’s clear from my standpoint, is, let’s let the public health experts and the science and the scientists actually dictate what the proper standards and protocol is,” Harabedian said.

From Los Angeles Times

Doctors largely say yes but caution the need for proper counseling and lifestyle changes.

From The Wall Street Journal