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impropriety

[im-pruh-prahy-i-tee] / ˌɪm prəˈpraɪ ɪ ti /


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Through all of the murky questions about the differences between power and glory, decency and impropriety, De Palma lands on a remarkable base of human connection that elevates “Blow Out” beyond the average thriller.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Ministerial ethics watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus said he had "allowed a perception of impropriety to develop" and "failed to uphold the standards expected in the rules".

From BBC May 19, 2026

Whether in interviews or the context of her films, Fennell doesn’t shy from the fact that she enjoys themes that flirt with impropriety or visuals that push the limits.

From Salon Feb. 23, 2026

Druckenmiller has been careful about his contact with Bessent since he became Treasury secretary, according to someone close to the investor, to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

She thought a game was being played which she did not understand, but she was certain there had been an impropriety, or even an insult.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Clark and the union had engaged separate attorneys as federal authorities investigated alleged financial improprieties within the MLBPA, an affiliated licensing company and an affiliated youth sports venture.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

In his report, Sir Laurie said he had "not identified evidence of improprieties".

From BBC Jun. 12, 2025

He’d been ousted from the Bears club, presumably because of the financial improprieties, and now he was coaching an adult group, called a masters team, on the university campus.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2024

Lamont’s office issued a statement saying the governor took steps in 2021 to remove Diamantis from his government jobs when “allegations of ethical improprieties surfaced.”

From Seattle Times May 16, 2024

Cicero blames the improprieties of his style and language287.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by John Dunlop




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