be honorable

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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 who has ever run for the office and I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as also effective.”

From Washington Times • May 23, 2023

“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

“And I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as also effective.”

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

“Now, that’s shirking. It’s a lovely day, no prospect of rain, and you pride yourself on keeping promises, so be honorable, come and do your duty, and then be at peace for another six months.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott