honorable
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Debates about where public money should and shouldn’t flow are a part of the long and honorable tradition of political argument in American life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The individuals who survive and flourish in such a system are sycophants and mediocrities, and those who have learned to navigate the Great Leader’s moods are far from the most qualified, talented or honorable.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Ask a famous writer how they do what they do, and “Bird by Bird” will likely get honorable mention.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
“It’s time to bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
“Excuse us, honorable friends and servants of the one God, whose holy name is...Elohim?”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing honorable
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