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
“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
Daniel is an adherent to Mr. Miyagi's teachings and too trusting that those who've learned from him share his sense of honor.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2022
Not exactly a hero, Smiley acts as the moral center in the books, exhibiting a reserved strength and virtue, a quiet embodiment of the British sense of honor.
From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2020
Pride and some strange sense of honor must have anchored my parents to their chairs.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
