inappropriate
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While Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the proposal "inappropriate".
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
On Monday, he and former Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas, another congressman accused of inappropriate relationships with staff, resigned amid a bipartisan push led by two women to expel them from office.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“It is inappropriate to dismiss the review’s conclusions because it presented pooled outcomes as well as individual ones.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Eight days later, Sotomayor issued an apology, saying her comment was inappropriate and hurtful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Vera looked at Bodega as if the suggestion was inappropriate.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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