dishonestly

Example Sentences

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A spokesman for Greensill said that “after four years of investigation, this matter has concluded with no finding that Mr. Greensill acted dishonestly or in bad faith.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

A panel was told how he encouraged pupils to break examination rules and "dishonestly" changed and commented on their coursework.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 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