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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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"I honestly believe that I think we will do very well," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was so loud that, honestly, you couldn’t even hear your teammates celebrating,” says former U.S. midfielder Stu Holden, who played here in 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“When I first came out with the injury, I was pretty devastated. I was honestly feeling the worst,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

André said it was "important to express this honestly", to show that the impact of such events does not end and there are lasting consequences.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m honestly surprised that Camille and Andre were willing to participate in my scheme.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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