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

“The frequent and combined use of a wide range of cosmetics by minors, without proper awareness, may be harmful to their health,” the watchdog said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The question came up of how to bring this book to a proper ending.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el