honorable
Example Sentences
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Our honorable scribe faces the music about a boneheaded Sixers prediction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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
“You play too fair, and it puts me at a disadvantage. You wouldn’t want me to suffer just because you’re too honorable, would you?”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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