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properly

[prop-er-lee] / ˈprɒp ər li /


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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

The CMA also said Google must properly attribute publishers' content which appears in its AI search results, with clear links to their sites.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

The ESA says a deposit would have to be large enough to incentivise people to dispose of vapes properly.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

‘Why did she make it so small? Why can’t she ever do things properly?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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