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Regarding the possibility the pentobarbital was degraded, Zivot explained that if this was the case, it could be due to factors including poor manufacturing or improper storage.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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 released late Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Japanese company in March published a report from a third-party committee that said billionaire founder Shigenobu Nagamori pressured executives to achieve unrealistic earnings targets, ultimately leading to improper accounting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Harshey-Jones also pleaded guilty to a charge of corrupt or improper exercise of his police powers and privileges by looking up his own incident on the computer log.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Soraya and I never went out alone together while preparations for the wedding proceeded—since we weren’t married yet, hadn’t even had a Shirini-khori, it was considered improper.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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