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Discover LudwigThe phrase "but not properly" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something was performed inadequately. For example, "He tried to fix the leaky pipe, but not properly."
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Thoroughfares are patched up constantly, he said, but not properly.
The effect of particle shape on fluidization is recognized but not properly quantified.
If this sediment is removed but not properly disposed of, it can become a secondary pollutant.
Like L. gotham, most had been observed but not properly identified.
"He can talk but not properly like before," a friend said.
Yet again, Miliband stands accused of dithering: not loyal, but not properly disloyal either.
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Preservation controls have been put in place but are not properly enforced.
"Nationalists were known to be targeted but were not properly warned or protected.
The visitors knew Baba Rahman was a weak link, but could not properly exploit the left-back on league debut.
Some cubic equations of state accurately predict P-T behavior near the critical point, but do not properly predict density or volume.
Similarly, casing wear is often associated with hard-rock drilling or tortuous wellbores but, if not properly mitigated, can adversely impact casing exposed to even moderate drill through.
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