impropriety

Example Sentences

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Whether in interviews or the context of her films, Fennell doesn’t shy from the fact that she enjoys themes that flirt with impropriety or visuals that push the limits.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

However, Jackson's later years would be punctuated by scandal, including revelations of marital infidelity and financial impropriety involving his son and political heir, Jesse Jackson Jr, who served as a congressman from Illinois.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

There’s a little bit of explanation under this, but the headline is: Judges should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

Lloyd’s officials assured AIG that its governing council wasn’t aware of any evidence of impropriety, the person added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

I heard them whisper at the impropriety of my roving about unaccompanied, but I didn’t care.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago