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honesty

[on-uh-stee] / ˈɒn ə sti /


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Daniel insists on total honesty: “People have a right to know the truth,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Shetland has plenty of honesty boxes - filled with fresh eggs, home baking and even pies.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In honesty, he would have preferred to go into Father Olufemi’s study himself to get the journal, but some quick deliberating had put an end to that idea.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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