be proper

Example Sentences

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"I want to see a change - there should be proper mental health checks for managers," Debbie says.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Since I do not believe my impartiality can reasonably be questioned, I do not think it would be proper for me to recuse,” he wrote.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

There needs to be proper human resources, and the investigations need to be independent, not internal.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

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

Vic thought it too fancy a word to be proper, and soon had gotten the entire table laughing and saying “enjoyable” in mocking tones until Reynie had finally excused himself without dessert and retreated here.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart