fail to honor

Example Sentences

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“The President reserves the right to adjust tariffs if other countries fail to honor our trade deals.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Trusts may have to use their own profits to bail out existing investors if they fail to honor payments on issued products, Lei and team warned.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023

“Should Mr. Snyder fail to honor his commitments, the Committee is prepared to compel his testimony on any unanswered questions upon his return to the United States.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Furthermore, even with an agreement, I think you have every right to be weary and afraid that he may just change his mind and fail to honor his word.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2020

To fail to honor him and his memory, we would dishonor ourselves.

From Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Holman, Frederick Van Voorhies