inappropriately

Example Sentences

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Roy said accused Feldstein Soto of inappropriately blocking an affordable housing project in Venice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The public inquiry has since heard court workers also inappropriately accessed information about the case in January 2024.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In testimony during a congressional hearing in 2024, Fauci said Morens had acted inappropriately regarding the use of private email to communicate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Swalwell said he never behaved inappropriately with female staff members or had a sexual relationship with a staff member or an intern.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

As for Lola, she spoke her lines correctly but casually, and sometimes smiled inappropriately at some private thought, determined to demonstrate that her nearly adult mind was elsewhere.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan