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dishonest

[dis-on-ist] / dɪsˈɒn ɪst /


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The New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection reimburses clients for financial losses — up to $400,000 per claim — caused by dishonest conduct of attorneys, such as theft of escrow or estate assets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Crockett herself told a reporter that Godfrey is dishonest and lost a defamation case.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

They had committed to teaching our children, cleaning up our air and water, holding dishonest businesses to account.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

In a 420 word-long post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hit back, calling Anthropic "dishonest" and "deceptive" - and even accusing the firm of using "doublespeak".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

"But he does so for honorable reasons, to bring dishonest men to justice. He robs the robbers!"

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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