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She ended up having to go to the ER a total of six times to receive proper treatment and a diagnosis.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
And it’s one of the last remaining delivery systems for a proper six-speed manual transmission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Asked about the £3.85 price, she said: "Depends how nice it is - if it's nice, proper ice cream then yeah, not cheap Mr Whippy though."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
I promised up and down that I’d buy a proper meal and not wander off too far.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing proper
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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