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

“I’m more experienced than anybody that’s ever run for the office, and I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as effective.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023

“And I’m more experienced than anybody that’s ever run for the office. And I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as also effective.”

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

Decades of proper procedures have proven to be honorable and trustworthy.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2020

“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