improper

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Other suspected fraud schemes involve enrolling beneficiaries without their consent and improper billing practices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The Football Association said Tudor "allegedly acted in an improper manner during a post-match interview by making comments that imply bias and/or question integrity and/or are personally offensive in relation to a match official".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Last year, the Justice Department separately filed a misconduct complaint against Boasberg, alleging he made improper comments during a private meeting among judges about the risk that the administration would defy court rulings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

CHP officials regularly conduct enforcement operations targeting improper use of carpool lanes, including drivers attempting to evade rules by using mannequins or other objects to mimic passengers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

For all that, Briony had been thoroughly improper at dinner to speak that way to Robbie.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan