honored

Example Sentences

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"I am honored to be the first president to finally get this much-needed project, which is on time and under budget, underway."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Apollo honored Shepard on its marquee Tuesday, remembering her as a “true Apollo legend.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Part of that story was the outpouring of emotion for Geoghan, who died at 87 in February 2022 and was honored at the Games a month later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Fischer, in effect, had honored the country of Iceland by playing there in 1972, and now he was in trouble.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady