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
A federal judge last week ruled the subpoenas were improper and appeared designed to “harass and pressure” Powell into lowering rates or resigning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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
We knew nothing improper had happened on our field trip.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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