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Recent Examples of bad faith
Yet in the early years of the insurgency there were talks to try and reach a settlement, until both sides accused each other of bad faith.
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Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The association further claims the developers engaged in bad faith actions, including inflating operating expense projections by 300-400%, using costly municipal water instead of canal water, installing substandard materials, and failing to maintain access trails.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Writers Guild Staff Union said in January that 82% of its membership voted to authorize a work stoppage, accusing guild management of bad faith bargaining.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The firm is headquartered in a 50,000-square-foot building at Interstate 25 and 104th Avenue in Northglenn and also has practices in consumer protection and bad faith insurance.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The association further claims the developers engaged in bad faith actions, including inflating operating expense projections by 300-400%, using costly municipal water instead of canal water, installing substandard materials, and failing to maintain access trails.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Writers Guild Staff Union said in January that 82% of its membership voted to authorize a work stoppage, accusing guild management of bad faith bargaining.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The firm is headquartered in a 50,000-square-foot building at Interstate 25 and 104th Avenue in Northglenn and also has practices in consumer protection and bad faith insurance.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad faith
Noun
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The definition of a lying, scumbag politician –– that is you.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2026
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Among the many rules at Augusta National — no cell phones, no booing, no lying in the grass — patrons are not allowed to run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Biopics entertain their own special relationship to the truth, but how often is one railed as inaccurate to the point of blatant dishonesty?—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Another 24% of participants cited poor leadership, dishonesty and personal dislikes as their reason for disapproving.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His call for unity is plain hypocrisy!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Steve Kerr changes his tune When Hong Kong comes up, Bethea doesn't frame the issue as hypocrisy.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Often, this is based on an accusation of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Was the coach’s allegation of deceit required to dig it out of the Wolves?—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fascist propaganda works by distraction and deception.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Flores must continue to utilize deception to apply pressure on the opposing quarterback.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As far back as two centuries ago, visitors to Russia complained about its people’s chronic mendacity, undiminished among its leadership today.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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As far back as two centuries ago, visitors to Russia complained about its people’s chronic mendacity, undiminished among its leadership today.—
Max Hastings,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In an era of skepticism, audiences quickly detect insincerity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Bad faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20faith. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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