How to Use properly in a Sentence

properly

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• The side case latch hooks may not snap properly into the lock which can cause the lid to open.
  — USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
• Experts Set the Record Straight Plus, how and when to properly do it.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2023
• The safest car seat is the one parents and caregivers can use properly.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
• His father’s weapon wasn’t stored properly, not locked in a case, out of the reach of his children.
  — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
• Don’t forget to wash your ginger properly, and to peel it, simply use the back of a spoon or a peeler.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
• Learn how to clean a garbage disposal properly, however, and that smell can be a thing of the past.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
• Hart is pushing back against claims the party is not fundraising properly as a result of the changes in 2024.
  — Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner, 14 Jan. 2024
• For more on how to properly travel with a firearm, visit tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
• Still, not all anglers know how to fish a jerkbait properly.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024
• How to Cook Rice Rice is an easy, healthy addition to mealtimes, so knowing how to cook it properly is a must.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
• Ask her about the best primer and paint for furniture; how to properly sand before painting; and the pros and cons of spraying vs. brushing.
  — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
• Now, those of us across the pond can properly fall in love with its lead Nicholas Galitzine in the English actor’s third major role of a breakout year.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
• It should be properly lubricated with the sauce, aioli, jam or spread of your choosing.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
• The choreographer-turned-director fails to find the right rhythms to properly pace the picture.
  — Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024
• Cons If the power cord isn’t aligned properly, the bucket is unstable.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
• Jones had paid her rent, but the money was not properly accounted for by her landlord.
  — Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
• How to Do Barbell Deadlifts Follow these form cues to learn how to do the barbell deadlift properly.
  — Men's Health, 11 July 2023
• Be sure to let this dish sit overnight to properly soak up all that glorious custard mixture.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
• Yitzhak Katz, a religious 33-year-old, never learned to swim properly until the religious pool gave him the chance to train.
  — Gabby Sobelman, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2023
• Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
• Even Travis Kelce’s teammates are still learning how to properly pronounce his last name.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
• Dodson said the herds can double in size every five years if not properly managed.
  — The Arizona Republic, 6 Jan. 2024
• Using a traditional board stance like you would on a surf or skateboard forces you to twist your body to grasp the handle properly.
  — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2024
• The trick to working a Danny properly is reeling very slowly.
  — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• To use this tool properly, use the bristle side first to essentially dislodge any food debris and plaque that might be stuck on your tongue.
  — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
• Dancers often start at a young age and repeatedly practice how to jump and land properly.
  — Christine Yu, BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
• Special guests and vendors either canceled or were not properly secured in the first place.
  — Aj Willingham, CNN, 18 June 2023
• According to Stephan, blackout curtains should last for many years if they're cared for properly.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
• Cook more potatoes and mash them properly (see the steps above) but with no additional liquid, and then fold them into the runny batch.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• City officials say the vehicles need to be removed from the street in order for crews to clear mud and debris from the road so future storm runoff can flow properly.
  — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 28 May 2024