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inappropriate

[in-uh-proh-pree-it] / ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt /


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“It’s very disappointing and inappropriate that this video was not produced in discovery,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Kellen was asked by Committee counsel, Brittany Brignac, whether she had witnessed "any inappropriate behaviour" from individuals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Gates spokesperson said he didn’t have “an inappropriate relationship with any employee of TerraPower.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Gates spokesperson said he did not have “an inappropriate relationship with any employee of TerraPower.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Or he would say “You look tired, my man. Somebody keep you up late?” in away Ifemelu thought inappropriate.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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