inappropriate behavior

Example Sentences

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He acknowledged the conduct, but denied inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

These safeguards are designed to prevent me from engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Allegations of inappropriate behavior by Swalwell had circulated for weeks on social media and in political circles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The complaint alleges that Perry engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior over several years and leveraged his enormous influence in the entertainment industry to maintain control over the relationship.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

As for my lessons with the Captain, my mother, sensitive to the least hint of inappropriate behavior, always went with me.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson