proper

Example Sentences

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Inspired by Alison Roman’s knack for giving pork chops real presence — the kind that demands a proper sear and a little attention — I started there.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

"I've been playing tournament-wise for many years, maybe my first proper tournament was at like nine, maybe 10," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I think the combination of proper grammar and politeness was the key to its effectiveness,” he wrote on X last November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and seeking damages in an amount to be determined at trial for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief deemed proper by the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

There was another long wait until a nurse appeared to lead her and half a dozen others into the hospital proper.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom