honored

Example Sentences

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"I feel honored that I was chosen for this role," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And I think I speak for both of us that we feel really grateful and so honored to have taken on these roles and that it’s resonated and has excited people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He dismissed as history the Six Assurances—a 1982 Reagan-era commitment, honored by successive presidents, that the U.S. wouldn’t consult Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I will be honored to cast my vote, Baroness. But first, I must make up my mind. Let me think. Hmm!”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood