inappropriate
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And if a party is inappropriate in a dorm room, they don’t shut down the entire dormitory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Kingdom, “An action is arbitrary and capricious when the agency relies on inappropriate factors, fails to consider important aspects of the problem, or ignores relevant evidence.”
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
"We value our relationship with Indonesia, but that should not prevent us from speaking up when remarks are inappropriate," said the parliamentarian.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Spartan Chemical warns that inappropriate exposure can cause the types of effects detainees experienced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It would be inappropriate for me to document the scene for you.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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