improper
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“Court finds that this matter was brought for an improper purpose—to gain the imprimatur of judicial legitimacy for a ‘settlement’ that had no viable basis in law or fact.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
But on Monday, US District Judge Kathleen Williams said the suit was filed for an improper purpose.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Compare that with Medicaid, which lost more than $1.5 billion to improper payments in Arkansas in a single year, nearly five times the entire annual expenditure of the education program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The alleged perpetrator had improper access to Coupang users’ personal information such as names, phone numbers and even key codes for entering residential buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Not now, Jane. We shall discuss your concealed weapon later, in addition to your highly improper outburst. Girls,” she says, turning to the younger ones, some of whom are crying.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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