improperly
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Since July, the company has been dealing with a series of issues with its AI agents acting improperly.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Joshua Ferrer, an assistant professor of government at American University, said many legal residents charged with improperly voting don’t realize they weren’t supposed to do so.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
In a letter, lawyers for Aktor said Guilfoyle wasn’t improperly promoting Aktor’s commercial interests and that the company’s involvement in the vertical corridor preceded “any contacts” with the ambassador.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“There was no theft by Suzette. Suzette has not stolen, misappropriated, or improperly taken money or property belonging to A.B., Abraham, Chris, Selena’s estate or any family-owned or jointly owned business,” read the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Finally, Cecilia’s face tilting sideways as she leaned down to make out who was at the front door and spare herself the trouble of descending further, improperly dressed.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
