honored

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Salesian High School held its 15th Salesian Gala on Saturday night, with defensive back Deommodore Lenoir from the San Francisco 49ers and a Salesian graduate being honored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

"I hate to say I'm honored by that, but I've done a lot," Trump added.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The Japan Society honored him last year for his “lifelong and transformative dedication to Japanese art.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

News, and told the outlet that being honored for his work was “a wonderful thing” but that his legacy wasn’t his work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The congregation was hosting some honored guests that morning, thanks to the influence of Floyd McKissick.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson