dishonesty

Example Sentences

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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

On Upwork, there are strict regulations surrounding academic dishonesty that restrict the types of services I can advertise and what clients can officially propose.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Shocked by the initial assault, the press and the intellectual commentariat saw only official dishonesty and defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Perhaps because of their own dishonesty and criminal inclinations, Leonard and Deborah Clark viewed the United States government with deep-seated paranoia.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti