impropriety

Example Sentences

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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

Mr Milne has not responded to any questions put to him by the BBC, but his law firm previously told The Tribune it denied every allegation of impropriety.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

“The news today of formal accusations of impropriety by a long-serving trusted advisor are a gut punch,” Becerra said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

But the appearance of impropriety is bad enough—and the temptation to act on insider information is just too high to continue allowing the status quo.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2025

On the other hand, if the intentions of the merchant were not honorable, you’d better believe that she’d be heading in their direction to inform them of their malfeasance and impropriety.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey