as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping
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He was also accused of not properly documenting the visits.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
That complaint alleges the U.S. officials were not properly preserving Signal messages and that some were being erased entirely through the app’s auto-delete function, in violation of the Federal Records Act.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2025
Root veggies, celery, peppers, brassicas, alliums, potatoes, strawberries, and legumes (beans and peas) need at least 12 inches of soil to grow properly.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The superstar recently pushed a new single from the project — one that has been a fan favorite for months — which finally becomes a radio hit now that it’s being pushed properly.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
That complaint alleges the U.S. officials were not properly preserving Signal messages and that some were being erased entirely through the app’s auto-delete function, in violation of the Federal Records Act.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2025
Root veggies, celery, peppers, brassicas, alliums, potatoes, strawberries, and legumes (beans and peas) need at least 12 inches of soil to grow properly.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The superstar recently pushed a new single from the project — one that has been a fan favorite for months — which finally becomes a radio hit now that it’s being pushed properly.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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