honor
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“It was an ‘afterparty’ given in their honor.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Now that passion has earned him an unusual scientific honor.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The novelist declines to honor the man by mentioning his name, instead referring to him merely as “the A.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I feel like my vision of the book is being honored, which is really meaningful. Part of the reason that’s so important to me is because I want to honor my readers’ connection to it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Upon the honor of women in bedclothes, I claim the right to speak first.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
At Central High, I excelled in basketball and baseball, earning all-city honors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
It would be “reimagined as a vibrant, service-oriented space that honors its historical significance” and “provides meeting spaces and food options to the entire Los Angeles Veteran community to gather.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
On Monday, a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant named Pierre Damas Bel, who graduated from high school with honors in May, walked into traffic on I-70 in Springfield highway and was killed.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
The medal is one of the highest honors associated with human spaceflight in the United States.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Aureliano José, tall like his grandfather, dressed as a revolutionary officer, gave him military honors.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Some executives considering investing in Venezuela have sought her out, said members of her team, seeking assurances that deals struck with the current government would be honored in any transition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Chris Brown is speaking out after lawmakers honored him during his concert in Arlington, Texas, then apologized for the honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
HBO Max’s high-energy medical series “The Pitt” was honored for outstanding drama for a second straight year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Something where all the parts of me are respected and honored.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
One woman writes: “I like the idea of honoring the staff. If you were to pick up my $100 tab, I’d like it, sure.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art declared it would no longer proceed with its Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition honoring John Galliano, scheduled to debut next year.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled a planned May 2027 exhibit and gala honoring fashion designer John Galliano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Last week, Middle Tennessee State University announced its football team would wear a patch honoring Parton during its home opener against Murray State on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
He had a lot of friends at the community center and he made them by honoring them.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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