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honestly

[on-ist-lee] / ˈɒn ɪst li /
ADVERB
in an honest manner
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ADVERB
really
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"We honestly cannot provide any updates on what is happening at the moment," added Maldini when asked about the report.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I don’t know what it is that I failed to prove,” he said in court, “but I can honestly say that I did not commit this crime.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“A lot of the state litigation is, honestly, symbolic,” she said, noting it’s how states can flex their limited power over this uniquely federal policy area.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

“He has honestly exquisite taste—everything from the finishes, to the design and lighting—I really respect his style.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Penelope tried to conceal her irritation, but honestly!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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