proper
Example Sentences
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You've told me about this goal that the jury's out on whether it got scored or not... what was the first proper team that you played for?
From BBC
No detainees are being beaten or abused,” DHS said, adding that detainees receive proper meals and medical treatment.
"With proper formulation and testing, it could become an important part of sustainable transportation and industrial power systems."
From Science Daily
They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership.
From Barron's
Before you envision Emily Post clutching her pearls at the thought of sneaking out without a proper goodbye, know that etiquette isn’t about rigidity—it’s all about context.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
