sense of honor
Example Sentences
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But he ably defends Alys from a group of invaders, relying on muscle memory and — perhaps — a sense of honor to pay her back for saving his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He was a soldier and a son of the revolution, his ideals forged by a sense of honor, liberty and country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
He knows Toranaga’s sense of honor will make hearing exaggerated accounts of his exploits uncomfortable.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
“It’s a sense of honor, and a sense of mission fulfilled,” Xu said after capturing the gold medal on home turf.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2022
Pride and some strange sense of honor must have anchored my parents to their chairs.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
