proper perspective

collocation in English

meaningsofproperandperspective

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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perspective
noun
uk
/pəˈspek.tɪv/us
/pɚˈspek.tɪv/
a particular way of ...
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(Definition ofproperandperspectivefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofproper perspective

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It not only makes for interesting reading but also helps to place the issue in itsproperperspective.
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For these couples, the role that provided theproperperspectivewas clearly that of parent.
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The aim of this paper must be seen in itsproperperspective.
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This warning puts intoproperperspectiveboth requirements (1) and (2).
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But we need to set such contested overlaps intoproperperspectivein another respect, one that deserves more than the cursory attention to which it must be restricted here.
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But we must look at this in itsproperperspective.
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I am certain that nobody will ever be able to see that problem in itsproperperspectivewhile the other remains.
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That may help to put the matter in itsproperperspective.
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In particular, let us make it clear that the atomic menace is to be viewed in itsproperperspective.
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Let me put the prison escapes of recent months intoproperperspective.
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But, with respect, this should be put inproperperspective.
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I am using these facts to put the whole question of poor private companies owning land in itsproperperspective.
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I am simply giving the facts about the capital investment schemes which have been considered, in order to get them intoproperperspective.
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To spend the money on merchandise in the way suggested seems to be equally logical, though it is seldom brought intoproperperspective.
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I think he might have quoted with advantage one phrase so that we might keep the issue of to-day in itsproperperspective.
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I hope he will read the whole speech, which sets the miners' settlement inproperperspective.
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What we have to do to-day is not to cramp these things but to put them in theirproperperspective.
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Let us see all this in itsproperperspective.
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We must keep matters in theirproperperspective.
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I hope that there is no rubbish in this place, but let me put the matter intoproperperspective.
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