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[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Scientists initially expected participants with the PAM variant to have lower levels of GLP-1 because the hormone might be less stable without proper amidation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Perfect length, Kane not able to get a proper stride.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A proper autobiography, related from early life in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the present, might have appealed in due time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It used to have a proper lawn that mom would mow every week, with a sandbox at the back and a small vegetable garden along the side where she grew tomatoes and strawberries.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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