be loyal

Example Sentences

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“A lawyer must be loyal to his or her client. This means that a lawyer cannot represent two clients who are on opposite sides in the same or related lawsuits.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

He could be loyal but unable to bring his colleagues along, as Jimmy Carter discovered with G. William Miller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

“That supply-side focus of his has been a part of his intellectual foundation as an economist. This makes it possible for him to both be loyal to the president and be an independent chair.”

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

David Owen had felt the Jays would charm the incoming Carter administration and - by virtue of their personal friendship - Jay would be loyal in his service.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024

Omi had followed Max off the blacktop, maybe to be loyal to Max, maybe to avoid watching things get weird between Zara and me.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee