be proper
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"There must be proper accountability for those who failed Henry and his family," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
“There has to be proper security, vetting for folks coming in from other countries,” Padilla agreed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
“Since I do not believe my impartiality can reasonably be questioned, I do not think it would be proper for me to recuse,” he wrote.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
On Monday, Sarah Dines, a Home Office minister, described the barge as “basic but proper” and said that it would send “a forceful message that there will be proper accommodation but not luxurious.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
There was a murmur of agreement, and for a moment all present seemed to be considering whether or not it would be proper to divulge to me the tale concerning this local personage.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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