(1) In most cases it is probably down to faulty contraceptives (or more often improper use of the same).

(2) Lukacs writes in an informal style, but his academic standards are high, and he is very severe on lack of evidence or improper use of sources.

(3) The judge said there was no indication from the reports of any sexually improper behaviour before.

(4) If there's a potential conflict of interest or improper influence, the public has a right to know.

(5) I have broken no law, and I am confident that the inquiry will find no improper behaviour on my part.

(6) Both incorrectly found nothing improper in the Police search of my house.

(7) Perhaps we should go elsewhere, lest our being here together be seen as improper .

(8) The president had harsh words for those who talked about the programme to the media, saying their actions were illegal and improper .

(9) The main reason for water scarcity is the improper management of water.

(10) I apologize for any suggestion that you might have done something improper .

(11) He said there had not been any improper or indecent behaviour.

(12) Another claim involved an alleged attempt at improper influence in the form of a valuable stamp collection.

(13) The major cause of such outbreaks is due to improper disposal of waste.

(14) The inquiry also investigated whether any of the Prince's staff have received improper payments or other benefits.

(15) She had spoken without being asked a question, which was improper and impolite.

(16) Our children unfortunately are not generally made aware that behaving rudely is improper .

(17) Many acts may look improper and unethical, yet there may have been a good reason for them.

(18) In several other cases I have heard of, improper procedure was used, with the losers as the immigrants into the UK.

(19) Never was she allowed to do anything that was deemed improper for a young lady.

(20) The letter contained serious allegations of criminal and other improper behaviour.