properly

Example Sentences

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All bikes must be properly labeled by retailers, and law enforcement is encouraging parents to look at what kind they buy, or have purchased, for their kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Gates told staff at his foundation in February that he said he was aware of some "18-month thing" that had limited Epstein's travel, but that he didn't properly check his background.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gather all the login credentials for your accounts, including banking and bills, as well as any other pertinent information someone might need to know to make sure everything is paid or transferred properly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Treasury must sustain its conviction that properly deployed, economic power profoundly complements traditional military and diplomatic tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“But, Jakob, to pack properly, I need to know where you’re taking me.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin