improper
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Yandex has said the use of its cloud services for "large-scale manipulation on social media, spam and other improper activities" are against its rules and that accounts which violate this are blocked.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In June the monitor, Neil Barofsky, alleged that Mr. Fain retaliated against union vice president Rich Boyer for refusing to take improper actions that would financially benefit Mr. Fain’s fiancée.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Etihad categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements," an Etihad spokesperson said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates-based airline said it "categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Gran would say it’s improper to go into a boy’s room.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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