Example Sentences

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He said he never behaved inappropriately with female staff members or had a sexual relationship with any staffer or intern.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Study co-author Dr Emily Goldacre said toys like Gabbo could "misread emotions or respond inappropriately" and was concerned that "children may be left without comfort from the toy and without adult support, either".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The agency said Novo Nordisk inappropriately invalidated one case and failed to report the other two to the FDA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

However, in many cases, these releases are conducted inappropriately.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

As for Lola, she spoke her lines correctly but casually, and sometimes smiled inappropriately at some private thought, determined to demonstrate that her nearly adult mind was elsewhere.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan