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honestly

[on-ist-lee] / ˈɒn ɪst li /
ADVERB
in an honest manner
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ADVERB
really
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"We honestly cannot provide any updates on what is happening at the moment," added Maldini when asked about the report.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I don’t know what it is that I failed to prove,” he said in court, “but I can honestly say that I did not commit this crime.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"I'm honestly exhausted," 32-year-old finance worker Bruno Gonzalez del Yerro told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

“It’s honestly not in my nature to bet on things. I was tempted by ‘Love Island’ because it’s what I’m consuming multiple times a week,” McDuffie said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

I think about accepting the offer, but honestly, I’d rather be alone right now.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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