dishonored

Example Sentences

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“Former officer Baca tarnished the badge and dishonored the majority of those who serve and protect our communities with integrity,” said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

I was extremely aggravated, as a space nerd and huge Apollo fan, to see one of the greatest achievements of our technological society dishonored in such a way.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2023

Fleming has surrendered his license to practice law in both Georgia and South Carolina, saying he dishonored the profession.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

The company and Ogles were sued by a landlord in 1997, and the company was cited by a travel arbiter for having “failed to pay for dishonored sales drafts worth $7,123.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023

“Stark dishonored us. That is what you northmen had best remember.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin