dishonestly

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In written submissions, barrister David Sherborne said it could be "inferred" through an invoice that extensive details in a Daily Mail story ahead of Prince William's birthday party were "obtained through blagging" - meaning dishonestly.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

The Grenfell Inquiry's Phase 2 report found no evidence of Siderise acting dishonestly on its part but said some aspects of the company's marketing materials "gave cause for concern".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Fans and players understand that victory has no meaning if it’s achieved dishonestly; cheating undermines the integrity of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

His brother Parmjeet Sandhu, 57, of Iver, Buckinghamshire, admitted obtaining services dishonestly and was given a two-year suspended sentence.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2024

Each time they refused me, they implied clearly that I had probably come by these checks dishonestly and they wanted nothing to do with them or me.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin