improper

Example Sentences

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Other suspected fraud schemes involve enrolling beneficiaries without their consent and improper billing practices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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

Last year, the Justice Department separately filed a misconduct complaint against Boasberg, alleging he made improper comments during a private meeting among judges about the risk that the administration would defy court rulings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"The Court therefore finds that the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose and will quash them."

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

But the result is not that Americans speak improper English.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner