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impropriety

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


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There is no evidence that Chopra observed any impropriety during his friendship with Jackson.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

In an interview with The Times in November, he said he was cleared by the FBI and a GOP-led House Ethics Committee of any impropriety in his ties to Fang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

However, Jackson's later years would be punctuated by scandal, including revelations of marital infidelity and financial impropriety involving his son and political heir, Jesse Jackson Jr, who served as a congressman from Illinois.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

There’s a little bit of explanation under this, but the headline is: Judges should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

“Of course,” he replies, taken aback by the mere suggestion of impropriety.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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