improper
Example Sentences
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He said the company self-reported improper conduct by an individual employee during that period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
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
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
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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