Example Sentences

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But a little of that sound goes a long way, just as Silverman’s naïve inappropriateness, so effective in her standup, works only the first few times onstage.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

The Jingxi City Public Security Bureau and local government defended the exercise, however, claiming it was an "on-site disciplinary warning activity" and that there was no "inappropriateness", according to local media.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021

Mabel is like a surrogate granddaughter to Oliver and especially Charles, but the relationship is not cloying, nor does it descend into inappropriateness.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2021

“These different groups that normally would be at odds with one another all agree on the inappropriateness of no-knock warrants,” he added.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2020

However, if you will consider the situation for a moment, you may come to see the inappropriateness of someone such as yourself talking "down" to one such as my father.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro