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[prop-er] / ˈprɒp ər /






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"It should not have reached the point of sale and we take full responsibility for not undertaking proper due diligence," it said.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, at the border with Turkmenistan, the gateway to China, transporters complain of constraints tied to a lack of warehouses and of a proper registration process to bring goods by rail to China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

He also said Metrolink failed to ensure proper maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The findings suggest that this signaling pathway contributes to the development of heart muscle cells and to proper heart formation during the embryonic stage.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

There was a slice of duck, a bowl of soup in front of her, but now that she gave them a proper look, something about them didn’t appear quite as appetizing as she had remembered.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny