Sentence examples for they were truthful from inspiring English sources
The phrase "they were truthful" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing someone's honesty or integrity in a past context. Example: "Despite the challenges they faced, they were truthful about their intentions and actions."
Sampras barely got through the match, and although Rusedski's comments might not have been gracious, they were truthful.
A. V. Laider is a man unable to stop himself from telling horror stories as though they were truthful anecdotes, confessing to his listeners only to begin again, and somehow renewing their credulity by his repentance.
As for Galea, prosecutors have made it clear that before his scheduled sentencing on Oct. 19, they expect him to provide information about his treatment of athletes to determine whether they were truthful with the authorities during the inquiry.
Two responding officers appeared to corroborate Tensing's story on video footage later released, but Deters declined to charge the pair, saying they were "truthful and honest about what happened and no charges are warranted".
Well, if I meet them, would you like me to come back and introduce you?" If they were truthful in telling you who their dream contact would be, they will be only too happy for you to leave them as you will be serving their interests.
So they were truthful, but ambiguous and did this out of choice.
"If we are convinced they are truthful about the crimes committed against them, and will tell the truth at trial, we will ask a jury to consider their testimony to prove a crime," the statement said.
"I just don't think they're truthful," she said.
Often these testimonies are uncomfortable to listen to, but they are truthful and representative.
They are truthful, artistic representations of life which possess a subtle theatricality (a characteristic evident throughout his practice).
With books today, I'm not always sure if they're truthful or faithful to what's going on with children.
