proper

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The agency has faced criticism locally for years for lack of proper oversight and the county is in the process of transitioning programs to an internal department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"I do a really nice roast chicken. I love doing a spread of tacos and salads… but the best hangover cure's a proper English breakfast. That'll get me right in the morning."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Andersen Group, a financial advisory services firm, started trading last December and has already carved out a proper base, impressive since it can take months to do so.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In theory, the majority might have felt it was proper for the lower court to take the first stab as a matter of appellate procedure.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

It was too dark to give him a proper tour of the house, but he whistled in appreciation at the sheer size of it.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood