honorable
Example Sentences
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But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“Our Land” is as honorable a documentary as you’re likely to encounter this year about what fighting looks like in today’s era of grab-what-you-can thievery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Before going to TCU, Hunter played two seasons at Oregon State where she earned All-Pac-12 Defensive Team honorable mention and All-Pac-12 Freshman team honors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The individuals who survive and flourish in such a system are sycophants and mediocrities, and those who have learned to navigate the Great Leader’s moods are far from the most qualified, talented or honorable.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
"But he does so for honorable reasons, to bring dishonest men to justice. He robs the robbers!"
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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