be proper

Example Sentences

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“There has to be proper security, vetting for folks coming in from other countries,” Padilla agreed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

For filler and the "myriad of other products that are out there", Dr Hoo thinks there should be "proper training".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

On Monday, Sarah Dines, a Home Office minister, described the barge as “basic but proper” and said that it would send “a forceful message that there will be proper accommodation but not luxurious.”

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023

"There has to be justice for this. There has to be justice in The Hague and there has to be proper reparation in the rebuilding of Ukraine," he said.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023

If the house was in mourning, it wouldn’t be proper for Madam to dance with the admiral and make merry.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson