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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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Kaye said: "It was honestly unbelievable... I didn't know that was going to happen until on the day, we sort of figured it out the evening before."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That has been really hopeful, honestly, just realizing how people can’t be labeled in the way that you might try to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"The stage has changed, but honestly, I just want to win."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

I nodded, but honestly, I didn’t remember till she said so.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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