as in properly
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Adverb
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Impossible to judge him properly before then.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Alvar Aalto’s wiggly vase is instantly recognizable—a collectible item that will properly commemorate the special occasion.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Reid was a five-star recruit who performed decently as a freshman on one of the deepest rosters in college hoops.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Primly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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