be true to

Example Sentences

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"People need to know that when you sign a statement to the civil courts, it's got to be true to the best of your knowledge," says Buzzard-Quashie's solicitor Marc Livingston.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“There is a rabid fan base for the books and we wanted to be true to them,” says Justin Stockman, Bell Media’s vice president of content development and programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Has the overwhelming response from new members fueled your own resolve to be true to yourself or otherwise changed you personally?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

"It would not be true to say that everyone is happy. But if we talk about the process as a whole, then of course the situation is improving."

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

How can he be true to himself and keep the bond with his family?

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman