honorable
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Both are honorable choices, but judging is practical work with real-world consequences, and it is done under conditions that may militate against scholarly purity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“It would have been more honorable to have been an anonymous thief in the night,” Savery said at Monday’s hearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The 2025 All-Big Ten honorable mention honoree quickly found out that by coaching others, he could also help himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“The discrepancy between the honorable conduct expected of federal prosecutors and DOJ’s tactics in this case is unsettling,” McElroy wrote.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Yeah, and you won an honorable mention, while Audrey and I didn’t win anything.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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