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at the proper time



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"Once there's a solution, there will be an announcement at the proper time," he said.

From Reuters Jan. 19, 2023

This limits the animal’s ability to grow continually, and may limit the individual’s ability to mature if molting does not occur at the proper time.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

“Let us not become weary in doing good,” he said, “for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

From Washington Times Oct. 16, 2021

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up,” one reads.

From Washington Post Dec. 5, 2016

“And at the proper time of day, for a change? It’s a lovely evening, if my nose says right. We ought to try not to be more miserable than we can help, you know.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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