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impropriety

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


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But allegations of corruption and impropriety have surfaced, as reported by The Wall Street Journal in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 13, 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

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

Much of the reportage in subsequent days focused on the impropriety of a president’s naming a military program after himself.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 1, 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

We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 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

Not for a moment does Lady Chetwoode—dear soul—think of improprieties, or wrong-doing, or the "decencies of society."

From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)




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