be dishonest
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She said that the couple "continued to be dishonest" about Eleanor's real start in life and how she came to be in their care.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2025
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
“I didn’t really want to be dishonest, but I also didn’t want them to know the truth,” Ellison said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
You had to crave something to be dishonest.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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