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proper

[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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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

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

He railed against the charity known as FireAid, saying it failed to provide proper relief to fire survivors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Turn the trip into a proper vacation—without the kids—by looking at places to stay in the general region, not just in the town closest to camp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This was not how he wanted to have a proper talk with his mom and Aunt Hila.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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