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inappropriately



ADVERB
improperly
Synonyms
ADVERB
inconveniently
Synonyms




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And those consequences tend to be mild: Several incidents in the Washington Post piece resulted in probation for offenders who used Flock inappropriately.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

It would also strengthen privacy laws to ensure that Canadians’ personal information isn’t used inappropriately, such as for surveillance pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

First, workers may simply not understand the law, claiming inappropriately their state- or company-specific overtime as tax-deductible.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

As this had turned into an evening of answers, Citra dared to ask the question she had asked so inappropriately on the street, before the man’s body had even gone cold.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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