Sentence examples for it is improper from inspiring English sources

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it is improper to ask whether

"it is improper" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe something that is not considered socially acceptable or not following the accepted protocol. For example: "It is improper to wear a hat indoors at a formal dinner."

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None of it is improper, of course.

The New Yorker

MR. ROBERTS -- It is improper.

The New York Times

Under retribution, it is improper to allow guilty individuals to go unpunished.

Encyclopedia Britannica

"It is improper to have vendor work without a contract," Mr. Hevesi said.

The New York Times

Some will say that it is improper to change special "bankruptcy only" rates.

The New York Times

"Nonetheless, I think it is improper for outsiders to interfere in the legal processes of Russia".

The New York Times

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Whatever the agenda was, it is improper--indeed it is illegal--for intelligence agencies to try to influence policy through a hidden agenda.

Huffington Post

"But the legal process has to run its course, and it's improper for him to be involved at all".

The New York Times

Mr. Murdoch answered, "It's improper to use media and its treatment of news if it's in any way motivated by personal profit".

The New York Times

It was improper because of the venue".

The New York Times

It's improper, and organised by Moscow".

The Guardian

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