be dishonest
Example Sentences
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It would be dishonest of me to refrain from mentioning the other common conclusion which is widespread ignorance – meaning, a lack of knowledge, education or awareness.
From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024
Droeger said the district attorney’s office places probation officers found to be dishonest on an internal list of witnesses with credibility issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
“The data suggest many people will be dishonest for a variety of different reasons.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022
Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said the study shows that certain policies “engender people to be dishonest about their actions, leading to increased risk.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2022
With all due respect to the young woman’s family, I would be dishonest if I said that the girl the regent had selected for me was my dream bride.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
