word of honor

Example Sentences

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Once the office door closed, the man asked: “Will you give me your word of honor that you will never reveal what I am going to tell you?”

From Literature

“We don’t have the law in our hands. The only thing we can do is give our word of honor,” said Ali Agouri, 68, a tribal representative who has worked on reconciliation in Tarhuna.

From New York Times

“His verbal assurances and his words of honor are of little value, even if meant sincerely in the moment they are spoken.”

From New York Times

In return, Mr. Trump essentially gave Mr. Abe his word of honor that he won’t impose tariffs or import quotas while the two sides continue wider talks.

From Washington Post

“Have I got your word of honor you’ll bring it back?”

From Literature