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honesty

[on-uh-stee] / ˈɒn ə sti /


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Before the match there was surprising honesty from then head coach Andoni Iraola, who told me he was unsure if Milosavljevic was ready for the Premier League.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

He aims for "honesty" within his music, which also means admitting it was "scary" to ask Brit-award winner Dave to feature on his new album.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“Tony” doesn’t so much depict the first steps of a march to greatness as prove the importance of discipline and honesty.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

“All the parties have a vested interest in honesty, and in a good user experience.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

I faced Nergal, my face the perfect mask of openness and honesty.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

A sort of documentary of Bumper's last three days before retirement, the book tends to be a bit ostentatious in such honesties, as if they established Bumper's credibility.

From Time Magazine Archive

The honesties and fun that went into it seem childlike enough after 30 years of rough and sobering history.

From Time Magazine Archive

“What do you mean?” he asked her, and she heard a looming disagreement in his voice; he, too, believed in unbending, unambiguous honesties.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

There are such poles of opposition between honesties and loyalties.

From The Lost Girl by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

To us, Senator," he said gently, "this ship represents simple truths and honesties.

From Progress Report by Alex Apostolides




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