correctly

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properly
Adverb
  • One is simply that, while the probability of properly reprogramming at least one of the sites is high, reprogramming all seven is considerably more challenging.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
  • According to the lawsuit, the baby did not properly descend during labor—likely due to shoulder dystocia, a complication that occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 June 2025
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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