improper

Example Sentences

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A federal judge last week ruled the subpoenas were improper and appeared designed to “harass and pressure” Powell into lowering rates or resigning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"If people think there is anything improper in this, they should report us. They won't because there isn't," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

CHP officials regularly conduct enforcement operations targeting improper use of carpool lanes, including drivers attempting to evade rules by using mannequins or other objects to mimic passengers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

District Judge James Boasberg said the subpoenas were improper.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

It was dreadfully improper, I know, but I couldn’t resist the temptation, and lifting one end of the curtain before the glass door, I peeped in.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott