honorable
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Nor is B-grade a pejorative, but rather an honorable tradition, especially when it comes to sci-fi and horror.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
She also said he had a strong sense of what was honorable conduct, and when he got “the bit between his teeth on something, he wouldn’t let something go.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“A 2013 All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection, Mauro was an integral part of four bowl teams, helping lead Stanford to a pair of Rose Bowl Game appearances,” the team wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
And, while I typically follow the side of optimism, I question whether the nation has the will to bring this honorable trait back, front and center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“But Horatio is as harmless as a lamb, and a most honorable man,” I wailed, full of regret.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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