sense of honor
Example Sentences
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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
In doing she also reclaimed a lost sense of honor for the women who ensured the survival of the people around them and made it possible for future generations to thrive.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2022
“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
Ken’s longing for respect makes him a ridiculous, even pathetic figure; but he has a dogged, shabby sense of honor that the film views as a joke and repeatedly undermines.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
Pride and some strange sense of honor must have anchored my parents to their chairs.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
