proper
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His lawyers had since petitioned the court, asking for "proper treatment" from a specialist at the hospital.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
But given that it does not even have a proper promotional poster, cinema staff have resorted to drawing their own posters to entice audiences to watch.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Nine holes feels like the proper amount of golf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
They just want proper oversight and transparency—and a seat at the table.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
It occurred to him that it might be a proper gesture to bring along a gift.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing proper
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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