dishonesty

Example Sentences

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Judge Huw Rees said at the time of the offending, fraudulent activity had been "endemic" at the firm and he said it had engaged in "considerable dishonesty" over a prolonged period.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Mr Altman’s alleged dishonesty was likewise central to Mr. Musk’s case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A questionable outlet, the company obtained the results through a methodology so shady it verged on outright dishonesty: They used a definition of “tradwife” that bears no resemblance to the term’s actual meaning.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The panel concluded this amounted to a deliberate act of dishonesty, and said his conduct had been intentional and incompatible with the standards expected of a police officer.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In spite of her dishonesty, she had taken them in and fed them.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer