honestly

Example Sentences

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“But honestly, once all these facilities are built, it won’t just double, it will triple by around 2034.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The pope’s alternative is Nehemiah’s Jerusalem, a project governed by the people who will have to live with what gets built and are willing to grapple honestly with what they are building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She’s a very strong woman, and I honestly couldn’t believe how she memorized the song and kept humming it and recorded it so quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"Oh wow," I said to myself, because I honestly hadn't expected it.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Felix did his best dad imitation, but he honestly didn’t think he’d recognize his father’s voice.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty