man of his word
Example Sentences
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Wayne Rooney is a man of his word.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Carter — who died Sunday at the age of 100 — was, as always, a man of his word.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024
Reacher is, if nothing else, a man of his word.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2024
Yogi, always a man of his word, vowed never to return to Yankee Stadium until Steinbrenner apologized.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2023
He says he won't forget, asks us if he's a man of his word and everyone except my mother nods.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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