properly

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As a nameless licensee told The Times in 1984, a properly promoted Sam “could do $200 million.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"You think you are part of something half decent, but you don't know until you are properly tested."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"We will now consider what action we can take to ensure that all our objections were properly considered and that the necessary safeguards are in place."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sokoloff, 37, alleged Mejia did not properly utilize the controller’s office to run audits on city departments and failed to keep up the auditing pace of his predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“To properly understand the sad unicorn noises you two make when you’re trying not to spoil things.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows