Sentence examples for nefarious practice from inspiring English sources

In general, scholars do not think of impression management as an intentionally deceptive or nefarious practice.

Mr. Czernin had also, in a series of exposés, described the nefarious practice under which the Austrian government returned certain looted artworks only if the owners agreed to sign away their rights to other seized art.

Making clear the affect this was having on Londoners, Margaret Hodge, Labour MP for Barking East, said anonymous ownership – a "nefarious practice" – negatively affects ordinary families across the capital by inflating the costs of homes, directly linked to the rising level of homelessness.

And by that time we presume that enslaving the Africans will be accounted by far less an inconsiderable affair than it is at present; therefore conclude from good reasons, that the "nefarious practice" will be continued and increased as the inhabitants of the country shall be found to increase.

And Wikipedia articles are open to abuse, which may allow future rankings to be influenced by nefarious practices.

As Dr. Paris suggests, much of the new birth-control skepticism comes from the suspicion that contraception is allied with more nefarious practices.

During wartime, anxieties about hoarding and profiteering no doubt shortened tempers, and, in the Boston Gazette, Joyce Jr. threatened "Judgment without Mercy" to anyone else guilty of "such nefarious Practices".

It also requires insurance companies to end various nefarious practices, such as refusing to insure people with existing conditions or cancelling their coverage just when they need it most.

"There is no reason to think this is a case where local authorities are collaborating to secure an immunity for their own police officers' nefarious practices because it reflects the will of their community," Mr. Van Alstyne said.

Tax havens offer more than a low tax rate – the secrecy that is often their chief attraction allows unethical business practices, corruption, money laundering and a host of other nefarious practices to thrive.

Meanwhile, David Cameron announced an inquiry into nefarious practices at the late News of the World, Britain's bestselling Sunday newspaper until it closed its doors in shame on July 10th, and into press ethics and regulation more broadly.The terms of trade have shifted swiftly and sharply against Mr Murdoch in a way that Hosni Mubarak might appreciate (see article).