be dishonest

Example Sentences

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It would be dishonest of me to refrain from mentioning the other common conclusion which is widespread ignorance – meaning, a lack of knowledge, education or awareness.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

Droeger said the district attorney’s office places probation officers found to be dishonest on an internal list of witnesses with credibility issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law-abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

“I didn’t really want to be dishonest, but I also didn’t want them to know the truth,” Ellison said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

You had to crave something to be dishonest.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck