improperly

Example Sentences

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"While we have no indication at this time that any data was improperly accessed by Meta employees, we're pausing it while we investigate," the statement said.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

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

And what will the city do to make whole the alleged victims of the officers, who are accused of deploying aggressive tactics and improperly seizing property over a period of years?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

After she was arrested, Javice’s attorneys had argued that the Justice Department had improperly colluded with JPMorgan to bring a criminal case against her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Folk shoe their horses badly, saddle them improperly, feed them poorly, then complain that they were sold a half-lame, sway- back, ill-tempered hack.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss