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

“And today, I am honored to move forward with all of you — with ambition, optimism, and absolute confidence in what we can build together.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

Pretty much every single professional critics’ organization honored him.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

In 1956, the Brazilian government also honored Rondon by changing the name of the territory Guapore to Rondonia, which is now a state—through which the Rio Roosevelt runs.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple