proper channels
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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
“And the proper channels are not random and disrespectful posts on social media.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
Another senior White House official said the “vast majority” of pardons have gone through the proper channels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
Kassem suggests that new workers acquaint themselves with safety guidelines, and ensure they have proper channels to express concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Afterward, I would protest through the proper channels, and sometimes get it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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