proper channels
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The worker, who asked not to be identified, said she raised her concerns with the school and through all the proper channels because, she says, "it clearly worried me".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“We are open to discussions. But they must take place through the proper channels and in respect of international law,” Nielsen said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
“Insults about my character,” he said, “are unfounded and unproductive…I have operated within the rules, I’ve been transparent about my aims, and I’ve engaged through proper channels to resolve disagreements.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Papi: Gracias for leaving Mexico as an 18-year-old ne’er-do-well with no chance of getting a green card through the proper channels and proving that anyone can succeed in this country if they have the drive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Afterward, I would protest through the proper channels, and sometimes get it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
