bona fides
Example Sentences
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At the time, players’ fashion bona fides weren’t getting much scrutiny.
On paper, Wambsganss’ conservative bona fides were unmatched by many GOP candidates seeking office in Texas.
From Salon
Unfortunately, with little education, few bona fides and a sketchy reputation, Dooley received no credit for the discovery.
From Los Angeles Times
Coach David Braun clearly is enamored with Kelly, who cemented his offensive genius bona fides by leading Oregon to a 46-7 record as head coach from 2009 to 2012.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Gormican previously established his bona fides in meta comedy with a much wilder and more imaginative escapade in multiplex mockery, 2022’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” in which Nicolas Cage spoofed his own career in action yarns.
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