Sentence examples for proper things from inspiring English sources

The phrase "proper things" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to items, actions, or behaviors that are considered appropriate or suitable in a given context.
Example: "In order to maintain a professional environment, we must focus on the proper things to do during meetings."
Alternatives: "appropriate matters" or "suitable items".

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"But we have done the proper things and in the right order".

There's a tremendous tendency to think the world's going to the dogs, but there's an enduring respect for proper things".

She wishes children's toys could "go back to [being] proper toys that represent proper things, you know?

They say all the proper things about fortitude and regrouping, but they look slow and stolid, with the exception of Kreider, Hagelin, and Lundqvist.

It was important that nothing extra be allowed to get on board (drugs, for example, or tanks) but that all the proper things (maps, food, cigarettes) did.

"The computer automatically debits and credits the proper things, and all the bookkeeping is done at that time," Mr. Longo said.

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They did the proper thing".

"That's the proper thing to do".

"I wish this was the proper thing," Darren said.

"I would hope the court would do the proper thing".

I'm sorry, I'll need the proper thing.

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