improperly

Example Sentences

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"While we have no indication at this time that any data was improperly accessed by Meta employees, we're pausing it while we investigate," the statement said.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Weinstein's conviction from that trial was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court found that the judge had improperly allowed testimony from women whose allegations were not part of the case being tried.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The coalition has called on the city to void code citations issued to vendors during the alleged misconduct and refund related fines and fees, and to either return improperly seized property or pay restitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The judge said records showed prosecutors acted improperly when presenting the case to a grand jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

If he held the gun improperly, he would end up moving in the wrong direction, or would turn around and around and crash into the ropes.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins