as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
in a congruously solemn voice, he recited the oath of office
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
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Troy was leery, noting disgustedly, and correctly, that law enforcement had decided this time to send a Black detective, Penelton, hoping that this would put him at ease enough to finally talk.—
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Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, this also means that if there is a problem with the pilot light, the water heater cannot function correctly.—
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The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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This week’s forecast, appropriately enough, calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s for the 72-hole event.—
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Boyd was wearing a light-brown corduroy jacket with elbow patches that struck me as appropriately literary, and Wheeler was in blue shirtsleeves that matched his eyes.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Congruously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruously. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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