be honorable
Example Sentences
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A US defence official said that "characterization of service will be honorable except where the Service member's record otherwise warrants a lower characterization".
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
“I’m more experienced than anybody that’s ever run for the office, and I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as effective.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023
“To be honorable, decent, smart, successful and a terrific guy is unusual anywhere. But it is most unusual in the entertainment business. He’s in a category of one.”
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2019
The president of the United States should be honorable, show empathy and respect the rule of law.
From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2018
She only wants him to work and to be honorable, so that he can hold his head up high.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
