improperly

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Defense lawyers had raised concerns that prosecutors had improperly filed transcripts from when the case was presented to a grand jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

They argued that police improperly searched his bag without a warrant, and did not properly question Mangione.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Across most facilities, detainees reported improperly cooked food, a lack of dietary or allergy accommodations and irregular mealtimes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Thaksin was jailed after the Supreme Court ruled last year that he improperly served a 2023 sentence in a hospital suite rather than a prison cell.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Mechanics rolled up their sleeves and sharpened their eyes; a broken piston, an improperly locked shoulder harness, a faulty fuel tank light, any one of these could cost lives.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly