honestly

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s honestly just trying to relax early and throw harder later in my delivery,” Sheehan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Performance Expect speeds around 60-75% of your normal connection, which is honestly impressive for a free service.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The IRS does not care much whether you send the money to your son via Zelle, Venmo, wire transfer between your banks or carrier pigeon, as long as you account for it accurately and honestly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

That makes me relax, because honestly, I feel like I’ve been saying the wrong thing a lot lately.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy