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Word: dishonestly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...believe that it was potently pointed out and generally acceded to that while there was no stigma to being a professional, there was to being dishonest. That sport for sport's sake really meant something . . . and that the loss in numbers to the amateur ranks by the defection of those hwo would not compete unless their athletic clubs reimbursed them for lost wages, would be more than overcome by the satisfaction of the amateurs in that they had given up something purely pecuniary for something more profitable. In other words, the replenishing of ones pocketbook was not as important...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OLYMPIC CONGRESS BANS COMPENSATION FOR LOST WAGES TO GAME CONTESTANTS | 11/17/1925 | See Source »

Besides demonstrating the methods of dishonest mediums. Mr. Dunworth will perform mystifying tricks...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DUNWORTH TO EXPOSE TRICKERY OF MEDIUM | 10/15/1925 | See Source »

...Card players' slang for dishonest opponents, said to have originated when Greek slaves took card games into Italy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Mayfairies | 6/1/1925 | See Source »

Harlots are the puppets of the piece. Jerry Strong, clubman, wagers he can reform a street walker. In the process, he falls in love with her in time to ring down as tawdry and dishonest a curtain as the Theatre has seen this year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: New Plays: Jan. 5, 1925 | 1/5/1925 | See Source »

...tawdry and dishonest a curtain as the Theatre has seen this year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: View with Alarm: Jan. 5, 1925 | 1/5/1925 | See Source »

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