inappropriate
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Maguire, however, acknowledged in his evidence that acting as he did was inappropriate and he apologised for saying what he did.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
These safeguards are designed to prevent me from engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“The Government was thus already on notice that such a statement delivered in this environment is precisely the kind of inappropriate persuasion the Injunction sought to prevent,” Fitzgerald wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
In the days since the accusation became public, other women have come forward with allegations of misconduct, including claims of unwanted touching and inappropriate behavior, according to CNN and other outlets.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
But since Chevalier had agreed on the spot that the offer was inappropriate, Oppie had put it out of his head.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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