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honorably

ADVERB
nobly
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He ably and honorably served his state and country, is widely respected by colleagues, and was loyal to the president’s agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Even the youngest boys at Page were expected to evaluate their own performances honorably and honestly, and, according to one burnishing newspaper account, to realize “what it means to be ‘the captain of his soul.’”

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Here’s the headline: You acted honorably and ethically.

From MarketWatch Feb. 6, 2026

During his tour he began posting songs on YouTube and self-released two albums, before being honorably discharged at age 25 in 2021 and beginning to pursue music full-time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

Mrs. Carroll, I know that it is not much comfort to you that your husband died bravely, or honorably, but he did.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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