dishonesty

Example Sentences

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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

Issues around academic dishonesty, classroom surveillance, and harassment have been growing in recent years but have been exacerbated as students gain access to the controversial wearable.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

"What should be a momentous occasion has sadly been overshadowed by scandal and dishonesty from someone who was welcomed into our crazy sport," she said in a post on her Instagram, external account.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Detecting dishonesty requires people to interpret social cues, judge intent, and decide whether someone's words are trustworthy.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

“You always said that dishonesty was punished eventually, so I didn’t want to keep it.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland