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improper

[im-prop-er] / ɪmˈprɒp ər /




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Spills or improper disposal can allow the chemical to move through soil and reach groundwater, creating another potential route of exposure.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

After she stepped down, she declined to be interviewed but has previously denied allegations of misused funds or an improper relationship with a member of her security team.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

The lab staff viewed his idea as “a little insane,” one recalled — both unreliable and improper.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The filing also made public more information about the offensive remarks captured by Flores than previously was known, and the lengthy preliminary hearing will involve each officer who made improper comments being identified in public.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

We knew nothing improper had happened on our field trip.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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