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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an improper way" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a method or manner that is not appropriate or acceptable in a given context.
Example: "Using personal attacks in a debate is an improper way to express your disagreement."
Alternatives: "an inappropriate manner" or "a wrong approach".
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But he strongly denied having behaved in an "improper" way.
Edwin C. Hustead, chairman of the actuarial panel, said in an interview he was concerned that the data were being used in an improper way.
"Things happen so quickly at the airport that if someone is going to do it in an improper way, there's probably no time for recourse," Ms. Hannon said.
The statement demanded that Bin Laden's remains be given to his family, not disposed of in an "improper way"; his body was buried at sea on Monday by United States forces.
"It is clear to us, and we hope it is clear to the government, that Giuliani would not take an assignment with a company that he felt was acting in an improper way".
The announcement added that anyone who tries to hack onto such sites, access them in an "improper" way or distribute "anti-republic data" from them will be subject to punishment under North Korean law.
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There is no suggestion that the panel acted in any improper way.
He never touched me in any improper way.
It now appears that the piece came to us in a completely improper way...as the representative of an honorable institution, I have to say, no, this is not right".
If I use it in a wrong or improper way, why should I be blamed?
Former Conservative MP Patrick Cormack said Lord Bramall and Lord Brittan had been "traduced in a most vile and improper way".
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