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improper

[im-prop-er] / ɪmˈprɒp ər /




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Fain wouldn’t comment about his fiancée, but denied he did anything improper.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“Court finds that this matter was brought for an improper purpose—to gain the imprimatur of judicial legitimacy for a ‘settlement’ that had no viable basis in law or fact.”

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

But on Monday, US District Judge Kathleen Williams said the suit was filed for an improper purpose.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Project opponents also filed multiple lawsuits seeking to kill the project, alleging faulty environmental reviews and improper city approval.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

I didn’t care if anyone thought it improper.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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