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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For businesses too, this issue serves as a timely warning of the risks that AI can pose when not properly controlled, particularly in high-stakes contexts where reputation, legal compliance, and operational efficiency are crucial.
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When executed properly, all of these methods produce the same result: pathogen-free milk.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Cast iron should only need re-seasoning once or twice a year when cared for properly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Failing to have a title in immediate possession with the odometer information properly completed.
Failing to properly issue a temporary registration.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When executed properly, all of these methods produce the same result: pathogen-free milk.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Cast iron should only need re-seasoning once or twice a year when cared for properly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Failing to have a title in immediate possession with the odometer information properly completed.
Failing to properly issue a temporary registration.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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