honestly

Example Sentences

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Kaye said: "It was honestly unbelievable... I didn't know that was going to happen until on the day, we sort of figured it out the evening before."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"I honestly believe that I think we will do very well," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m honestly grateful I still have an arm,” said Daniel Crago, 32, in an interview Sunday with The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

If a player cheats even in low-stakes matches, what would compel him to play honestly when the outcome really matters?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Oh, I don’t really want Masvita to suffer. Or not much,” Nhamo added honestly.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer