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McKeon, who is up for re-election, said nothing was done improperly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Since July, the company has been dealing with a series of issues with its AI agents acting improperly.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Joshua Ferrer, an assistant professor of government at American University, said many legal residents charged with improperly voting don’t realize they weren’t supposed to do so.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

But New York’s highest court tossed the conviction, finding the judge improperly allowed accusers to testify who weren’t part of the charges in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

His jaw is misshapen on the left, as if it was badly broken and then healed improperly.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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