be dishonest

Example Sentences

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“As much as it hurt, it was enjoyable, and I’d be dishonest to say otherwise,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Why would someone who loves you deeply be dishonest about money?

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law-abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

“The data suggest many people will be dishonest for a variety of different reasons.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

You had to crave something to be dishonest.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck