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honorable

[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /


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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

Escobedo acknowledged receiving letters from Halem’s family and friends that described him as an honorable, caring man and a loving father.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 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

He was part of a team that received an honorable mention for the Sabew Best in Business award in the travel and transportation category for coverage of Covid-19's impact on airline pilots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Americans elected A new president, Richard Nixon, who had campaigned on a promise to bring “an honorable end to the war in Vietnam.”

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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