honored

Example Sentences

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“We wish it were under different circumstances, but we are honored to care for you while you reside in our beautiful state.”

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Researchers honored him by using his name for the species designation.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

"I hate to say I'm honored by that, but I've done a lot," Trump added.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

He suspects Turkish would have honored the cheap Europe tickets earlier this month if fuel prices weren’t sky high right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

From that time, the descendants of the younger brother were called the Tsunga, the Steadfast Ones, because he had honored the totem.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer