He checked whether the wound had healed improperly. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. ,improper conduct at a funeral. ,improper attire for a formal dance. ,improper functioning of the speech mechanism. From Dictionary.com.
I would guess there was some consternation when Spain "improperly" acquired the area from the indigenous people. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican American War - Take sides] Reference
She might have used the word improperly, and meant 'admirer' all the time. From Wordnik.com. [A Pair of Blue Eyes] Reference
She might have used the word improperly, and meant ‘admirer’ all the time. From Wordnik.com. [A Pair of Blue Eyes] Reference
Food and Drug Administration, it is possible to suffer lead poisoning if you consume food or beverages that have been stored or served in improperly glazed ceramic ware. From Wordnik.com. [Mexico - travelers tips] Reference
Social security has been run improperly, that is for sure. From Wordnik.com. Reference
If the board thought that it was called improperly, it could seek legal recourse to enjoin the meeting. From Wordnik.com. [WNYMedia.net] Reference
Hurd last month departed HP after an investigation into what the company called improperly filed expenses and an improper relationship with a subcontractor. From Wordnik.com. [IT Channel News | Latest Information Technology News - Home] Reference
So, there is consternation because the US "improperly" acquired parts of Mexico. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican American War - Take sides] Reference
And Texas has new penalties for "improperly" helping people with absentee ballots. From Wordnik.com. [GOP Already at Work to Keep Obama Voters From the Polls] Reference
There was also consternation in Spain when Mexico "improperly" acquired itself from Spain. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican American War - Take sides] Reference
Mr Seroke said the meeting had been "improperly" arranged, with the ANC making unilateral public statements. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Iran bars 71 "improperly" dressed women from boarding planes. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Film: They Call Me Muslim] Reference
But he said he was speaking informally and "improperly" and, in fact, had no evidence that Salinas stole money. From Wordnik.com. [AroundTheCapitol.com] Reference
And if those schools were spending "improperly" doesn't the Minister already have the authority to address that?. From Wordnik.com. [Slugger O'Toole] Reference
Appeals are about whether the trial court erred in applying the law or made a procedural error such as improperly excluding evidence. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
But either just think about the fact that, we are too much westernising ourselves by allowing our innocent women to dress up "improperly". From Wordnik.com. [rediff.com] Reference
"improperly" interfering with their period of exclusivity. From Wordnik.com. [Variety.com] Reference
• creates a criminal penalty for attorneys who "improperly" receive benefits from the pension system. From Wordnik.com. [National Business News - Local Business News | bizjournals] Reference
Use it improperly and you can have some major problems. From Wordnik.com. [Teeny Tiny TV Watchers] Reference
Washington denies that it has used the system improperly. From Wordnik.com. [Was America Snooping On Europe?] Reference
Quindlen compares an improperly inspected car to an improperly "safe" firearm. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
But many experts remain cautious because the clips can be improperly attached. From Wordnik.com. [To Snip Or To Clip?] Reference
You suspected your boss was taking deductions while funding the plan improperly. From Wordnik.com. [The Price Is Wrong] Reference
Maya's makers don't disagree that the software, used improperly, can be misleading. From Wordnik.com. [Scene Of The Crime] Reference
If technology issues are improperly decided, that impact will be extremely negative. From Wordnik.com. [Engineering A New Image] Reference
Eli?? n's mother risked his life and took him away from his father and his homeland improperly. From Wordnik.com. [Better Than A Thousand Words] Reference
That led to the administration's admission that it had improperly collected more than 300 files. From Wordnik.com. ['Violations Of Privacy'] Reference
In other cases, a separate class of enzyme improperly disrupts the normal cellular packaging of DNA. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond the Book of Life] Reference
Because nine people have been killed and 50 injured in crashes involving these improperly licensed trucks. From Wordnik.com. [How Bush And Gop Dodged A Big Ol' Semi] Reference
(Lee was released last year after pleading guilty to one count of improperly handling classified information). From Wordnik.com. [New Dangers Amid The Ruins] Reference
But Schaffer did not allege any wrongdoing, and swore that Mrs. Clinton had not tried to improperly influence her. From Wordnik.com. [Road To A Subpoena] Reference
For reasons no one is sure of, an enzyme can divide a larger protein improperly, creating the dangerous amyloid beta. From Wordnik.com. [Alzheimer's: Losing More Than Memory] Reference
If Santorum and Mack spoke improperly, that may prove that truthfulness is not a sufficient justification for all utterances. From Wordnik.com. [Senator Byrd Is Not Amused] Reference
Clinton and other administration officials, in a weeklong series of mea culpas, apologized to those who had their files improperly pulled. From Wordnik.com. ['Violations Of Privacy'] Reference
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