honored

Example Sentences

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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

“I’m honored to join the President’s council and work with other industry leaders to help make this happen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

“I’m honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards. Next year it’s gonna be a Waymo with a tux,” O’Brien said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“Four decades later, we were honored as heroes.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti