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[im-prop-er] / ɪmˈprɒp ər /




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Yandex has said the use of its cloud services for "large-scale manipulation on social media, spam and other improper activities" are against its rules and that accounts which violate this are blocked.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"Etihad categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements," an Etihad spokesperson said in a statement released late Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Japanese company in March published a report from a third-party committee that said billionaire founder Shigenobu Nagamori pressured executives to achieve unrealistic earnings targets, ultimately leading to improper accounting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

She argues that officers need stronger institutional support when they refuse to do something illegal or improper.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Many of the stories involved bodiless spirits and warnings against improper burials.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer


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