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impropriety

[im-pruh-prahy-i-tee] / ˌɪm prəˈpraɪ ɪ ti /


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Ministerial ethics watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus said he had "allowed a perception of impropriety to develop" and "failed to uphold the standards expected in the rules".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But allegations of corruption and impropriety have surfaced, as reported by The Wall Street Journal in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In an interview with The Times in November, he said he was cleared by the FBI and a GOP-led House Ethics Committee of any impropriety in his ties to Fang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

“And I’m not just talking about the impropriety with Russell.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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