honored

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"I am honored to be the first president to finally get this much-needed project, which is on time and under budget, underway."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As Ms. Shevchenko’s partner and escort, Mr. Robare honored Balanchine’s fertile inventions with ease and expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Part of that story was the outpouring of emotion for Geoghan, who died at 87 in February 2022 and was honored at the Games a month later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood honored “One Battle After Another” for best picture, Michael B. Jordan for lead actor in “Sinners,” and Jessie Buckley for lead actress in “Hamnet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The original holders of the securities had justice on their side, he noted, and justice must be honored.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis