honestly

Example Sentences

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“But honestly, once all these facilities are built, it won’t just double, it will triple by around 2034.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“It was so loud that, honestly, you couldn’t even hear your teammates celebrating,” says former U.S. midfielder Stu Holden, who played here in 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"The stage has changed, but honestly, I just want to win."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She’s a very strong woman, and I honestly couldn’t believe how she memorized the song and kept humming it and recorded it so quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Look, I understand that I don’t have as much as Bill Gates. Still, I’m very satisfied with what I have. I honestly don’t know what I would do with more money than that.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen