improperly

Example Sentences

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She is suing Bricks & Minifigs, alleging the company improperly "seized control of the business and changed the locks that same evening".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The trustee alleged that Calce and other insiders had improperly siphoned away cash and other assets.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Many of these folks are improperly enrolled, meaning they are receiving bigger subsidies than they would be eligible for based on their actual incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to an internal complaint at Fannie Mae, Pulte had improperly accessed the mortgage records of James and other Democratic officials.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If he held the gun improperly, he would end up moving in the wrong direction, or would turn around and around and crash into the ropes.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins