Sentence examples for was being less from inspiring English sources

David was being less than candid.

If she stopped to, say, spell properly, then we would feel that she was being less raw.

De Mistura is impressed by the depth of the HNC's preparations, but strongly hinted that the Syrian government was being less cooperative: "I hope will get the same in-depth clarity from the government," he said.

Speculation in this Central Valley town had always pointed to Mr. Peterson, who had denied any involvement in his wife's disappearance but who the police had said was being less than fully cooperative with their investigation.

Whelan, however, said that Grayling was "being less than honest on all counts" and accused him of selectively quoting "a private meeting I had with him held, in good faith, under Chatham House rules".

Nor did the majority place much weight on the fact that the lawyer himself was on probation for public intoxication and was addicted to crystal methamphetamine while he was being less than punctilious.

I heard some great speeches, made new friends, connected with some old friends, played with some tech that was being less-than-friendly, and unexpectedly was able to melt the last bit of ice living in my heart from my previous job.

Now he is being less ruthless.

"It comes off seeming like you're being less manipulated".

Rich countries are being less generous than usual.

Some of her colleagues are being less diplomatic.