honor
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Trump, 80, is expected to take a ceremonial lap of honor in his armored limousine dubbed "The Beast" and then wave the green flag to start the race.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s also hard to honor, considering the nature of my work.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I don’t know why it became a cliche to say it’s an honor to be nominated, but it’s a hundred percent the truth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Yet some feel that anything that relies on an honor system lacks the teeth necessary to combat such a far-reaching issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“The honor I wanted was to beat the record for youngest cadet to advance,” he said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Watch out for sophomore Kymani Williams, headed for All-City honors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
His son Ivan said moving ahead with the mine honors agreements made by their forefathers who fought to secure mineral rights here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life," said Walter.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Its species name honors Dr. Harald Schillhammer of the Natural History Museum Vienna for his extensive and outstanding contributions to rove beetle research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Mary graduated in 1938 with highest honors from Phenix High School.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
“Grateful to pick up the axe, and honored by the fans who made this story legendary.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
In a June LinkedIn post, Kubasik wrote: “We are deeply honored to deliver to the Commander-in-Chief a symbol of American strength that meets the nation’s highest standards without compromise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I would feel so honored if someone got married during my set,” said the 29-year-old artist, whose songs include “Crash My Car For You.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
AFP journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 1956, the Brazilian government also honored Rondon by changing the name of the territory Guapore to Rondonia, which is now a state—through which the Rio Roosevelt runs.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
We caught up with him to talk about the special anniversary, honoring D’Angelo at the Grammys, and making new music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Vandalizing our World War II Memorial is a despicable attack on a sacred monument honoring the Americans who fought and died for our freedom,” Pirro said on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Actor and Tibetan activist Richard Gere headlined an hourslong Times Square rally on Saturday honoring Lobga where many wore T-shirts depicting him as a martyr surrounded by flames.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“We thank you for your support, love, and understanding as we work through this painful process while honoring Malcolm’s life on the first anniversary of his death.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the article in the Dutch paper, the reporter had said that Vincent's “love of art was a religion, an effusive honoring and sacrificing of himself.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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