Word: dishonest
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...also has no connection with Dante, save for the fact that a subsidiary character owns a copy of that Italian's works. It is, on the contrary, a modern morality play showing how a carnival concessionaire (Spencer Tracy) works up to the status of amusement tycoon by dishonest means which cause his wife (Claire Trevor) to go off for a holiday...
...York American, which frequently derides the validity of Promoter Curley's exhibitions. Convinced by 40 years of experience that this is not a determining factor in their popularity, Promoter Curley says that he has never, to the best of his knowledge and belief, promoted anything dishonest...
...Government the power which every other government has. But in the Senate, Georgia's George boldly declared: "When the Government runs its hand down into the pocket of the American taxpayer and says to him, 'You cannot have your day in court, it is dishonest. It is not only dishonest, it is undemocratic. And I will go further: No free government can last if once that policy has been adopted...
...which chain letters bear some resemblance, have been held by courts to be illegal lotteries. It is hoped the recipients of letters will in their own interests refuse to take part in the schemes, which at best are a snare and delusion and at worst provide a scope for dishonest exploitation of credulous members of the public...
...China than in Exeter! Twenty years ago some wonderful hopes were expressed about China. When the power of the Emperor was removed, there were to be representative institutions and responsible Government. Why has China's fairest province just been plucked from her? Because her generals are all dishonest! Their morality is completely gone...