proper channels

Example Sentences

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“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

When Curtis wrote to her team, they assured her they went through the proper channels and they did everything they could do, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Several officers knew of other incidents, the report said, but they did not report them through the proper channels, fearing that security officials would "overreact".

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

Coetsee noted this on a small pad he had kept beside him, and said he would send my request through the proper channels.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela