inappropriate
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The petition alleged that White was “guilty of inappropriate marital conduct, which makes further cohabitation unsafe and improper.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The 44-year-old says there's a "bit of an uproar" about inappropriate messages on social media which is leading to more women choosing not to treat men.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
“My actions were inappropriate and uncalled for,” he added, “making it clear that I have things I need to work on.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only 16 percent of Americans viewed hosting the UFC event at the White House as appropriate, while 46 percent considered it inappropriate.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Jane: Sorry, that might have been inappropriate exclamation point use.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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