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They also did not seem to read or care about the statute that governs the agency and states that these exact subjects are proper objects of NEH support.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Blackouts are also frequent because most Cuban power plants have been in operation for about four decades without proper maintenance and investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"Cities don't have a proper waste separation system. Organic trash should be separated and shouldn't end up in a place like this," said Carvajal.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
"I want to see a change - there should be proper mental health checks for managers," Debbie says.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
I had noticed before that she spoke English in a strange way, pronouncing her words carefully, too correctly, and in proper sentences.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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