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"Improper" in a Sentence (14 examples)
This unexpected malfunctioning of the system was caused by improper wiring.
It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.
In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.
With improper use, he damaged the machine.
Later, it happened that there was some gossip at home, and my mother suspected that she had written something improper; after that she would not have her letters written for her.
Improper grounding can make a microphone lethal to touch. Several singers have actually died this way.
It is highly improper.
A day is a period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent. This period is divided into two parts, the day proper and the night, or day improper — the former devoted to sins of business, the latter consecrated to the other sort.
He was late to realize that what he did was improper.
Improper transport and handling may cause structural and functional damage of the device.
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Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry.
He would in like manner improper and inclose the sunbeams to comfort the rich and not the poor.
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