bona fides
Example Sentences
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When we met at a Starbucks a block away from City Hall, he rattled off his hometown’s bona fides: A drop in crime and homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The best proof of the Pistons’ rough-and-tumble bona fides comes from the admiration they’ve won from the crosstown hockey club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
At the time, players’ fashion bona fides weren’t getting much scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
On paper, Wambsganss’ conservative bona fides were unmatched by many GOP candidates seeking office in Texas.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026
Hence it’s not surprising that climbers are typically wary of joining forces with those whose bona fides are unknown to them.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
