be honorable
Example Sentences
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A US defence official said that "characterization of service will be honorable except where the Service member's record otherwise warrants a lower characterization".
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
At some point, someone had to be honorable and say, “Enough.”
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2020
“The only thing that I’ve heard that seems to be honorable is to write what you’re scared to write. Or the thing that’s the hardest. Because that’s probably the thing you’re most interested in exploring.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2020
The president of the United States should be honorable, show empathy and respect the rule of law.
From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2018
“Now, that’s shirking. It’s a lovely day, no prospect of rain, and you pride yourself on keeping promises, so be honorable, come and do your duty, and then be at peace for another six months.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
