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

But soon after Katz’s announcement, Iranian authorities released an undated note said to have been written by Larijani in which he honored Iranian sailors killed in a U.S. attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Mo’Nique and Jackée Harry also honored Shepard’s life and legacy on Instagram.

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