bad faith
Example Sentences
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She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In granting the motion, however, Ohta said he found no objective evidence that the district attorney’s office was dismissing the case in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Percival also warned that alerting lawmakers would be seen as “in bad faith and bordering on material misrepresentation to Congress.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
"I must also stress that some tweets have been completely misunderstood, seemingly in bad faith," he added.
From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025
I am afraid of seeming either to promise more than I can perform, which suggests complete irresponsibility, or to perform less than I can, which suggests bad faith and indifference.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
