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properly

[prop-er-lee] / ˈprɒp ər li /


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Mete Coban, deputy mayor of London for environment, said the project would "beef up" councils by giving them resources needed to properly enforce action against misconnections.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Questions also arose about whether the Clippers were properly reimbursed for Leonard’s expenses.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his agency has shut down nearly 300 driving schools that he said were failing to train drivers properly.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

"Every child deserves to start the school year feeling confident, with school uniform and shoes that fit properly," said head of operations Elaine Bailey.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Operators checked the backup cooling systems to make sure they were working properly.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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