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As far as Mostyn was concerned, this first malapropos meeting indicated the whole evening.

Even her wit had deserted her; she said malapropos clever things, and got snubbed for them.

I, THOU, AND THE OTHER ONEAMELIA EDITH HUDDLESTON BARR

She saw at once that he had forgotten their conversation in the train, and wondered what very malapropos remark he would make.

At any rate, he could not see her confusion at her own malapropos—that was something!

WHEN GHOST MEETS GHOSTWILLIAM FREND DE MORGAN

To him the man habitually seemed as malapropos as a spiteful old lady.

QUEEDHENRY SYDNOR HARRISON

"A caller would come singularly malapropos just now," said he.

JASONJUSTUS MILES FORMAN

This very malapropos visit of Mr. Pickwick to the firm was, as I said, a mistake and damaged his case.

Now and then their comments, after the manner of their age, were keenly malapropos and occasioned a sense of embarrassment.

THE STORM CENTRECHARLES EGBERT CRADDOCK

He fancied that the whole incident had been a most unfortunate malapropos, and that Balfour was sinking under shame and confusion.

Unlike the living bird, however, it never makes answers malapropos.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985