proper location

collocation in English

meaningsofproperandlocation

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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location
noun
uk
/ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a place ...
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(Definition ofproperandlocationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofproper location

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The shaft length is adjustable (along with the alignment plate angle) to position the impeller at theproperlocation.
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In this latter condition, participants were able to perfectly detect the gap in itsproperlocationand illusory perception of the missing sound did not occur.
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That depends, however, uponproperlocationof the outfall.
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I believe that a policy of theproperlocationof industry is vital to our wellbeing as a nation.
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But theproperlocationof industry is vital.
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Theproperlocationof a factory is something far more complex than it looks on a planning map.
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It may be the starting, for example, of a shopping centre in the right place, or factory premises necessary to aproperlocationof industry in the area.
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The observation or instrumentation chamber (test section) was then placed at theproperlocationin the throat or nozzle for the desired airspeed.
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Another bystander should be sent to wait for their arrival and direct them to theproperlocation.
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Nonetheless, in some case, digital manipulation was necessary to properly simulate puckering in the exactproperlocationon the video.
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He would then examine the wound and then skilfully set the bones in theirproperlocation.
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The encoded protein may be involved in the placement of hindbrain segments in theproperlocationalong the anterior-posterior axis during development.
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Once this distinction is made, then all the structures that are located along this axis can develop at theproperlocation.
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He always places his charges in theproperlocationfor maximum damage.
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Deployment personnel are then positioned approximately 4.6 m (15 feet) apart along the edges of the panel to unfold and move the panel into theproperlocation.
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If she has, she, by virtue of her jurisdictional sovereignty as such a state, may determine for her own people theproperlocationof the local seat of government.
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Each walk arrived at a certain key stage on the route in a specified number of minutes, texts being voiced at their proper locations but not timed.
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These are not only the proper locations for casinos, but are also the areas where they will be able to satisfy the greatest demand.
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Many rural areas may never be able to provide it in sufficient quantity or in proper locations in order to cater for all circumstances.
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Once the fire had been extinguished, soldiers assisted with the transfer of the previously removed objects back to their proper locations.
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