Proper
Both words in one sentence
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However, he's probably as smart as his overachieving twin brother Cody, but often lacks proper motivation and would rather coast through life than put in the work.
Source: Brilliant, but Lazy -
However, its main character, Giffany, is smart enough to have learned proper English.
Source: Retraux -
Pronoun Trouble: When villagers are referring to others, the parser is usually smart enough to use the proper pronouns, but occasionally it'll get mixed up.
Source: Video Game / Animal Crossing
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Smart or Proper. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/smart.
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