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honesty

[on-uh-stee] / ˈɒn ə sti /


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These small, cupboard-like "sheds" are usually jam-packed with home-baked goods that you help yourself to, and for which you are trusted to pay through an honesty box system.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

State Rep. James Talarico is a young political leader with a sterling reputation for honesty and integrity, a Bible-believing Christian whose campaign is a test of whether voters still care about those values.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In “Task,” I wanted to explore a crisis of faith with honesty and without easy answers, because that is exactly how I have found my own faith journey — arduous and circuitous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In a statement, Alison Smith, chief executive since last September, said the trust would "co-operate fully with the public inquiry with honesty, openness, humility, grace and kindness".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“No,” said Oliver with complete honesty, hoping that was the right answer.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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