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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

Andersen Group, a financial advisory services firm, started trading last December and has already carved out a proper base.

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

Users can improve autocorrect by resetting the keyboard dictionary, creating text replacements and adding proper nouns to Contacts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Penelope corrected him with a glance, whereupon he said, “Yes, we must,” just like a proper English schoolboy.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood