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[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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The report also found that the pilot lacked sufficient flight training and proper ground supervision.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Over and over, the former officials I spoke with said, Witkoff was not in touch with the proper government staff experts and authorities for such a deal.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Practicing proper hand washing and washing all fresh produce under clean running water are also key, although they don’t eliminate the risk of contamination completely.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Some mainly cover hard-and-fast rules, hand signals and proper field positions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He needed a proper view of what he was up against, of what was even going on.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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