honorable
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He chose honorable resignation rather than defend this plan to voters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
She also said he had a strong sense of what was honorable conduct, and when he got “the bit between his teeth on something, he wouldn’t let something go.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That’s the best way to end the war on honorable terms that secure peace and freedom for Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“Of course, the honorable House of Wu is above any suspicion. I was just checking to make sure the household was not bothered by these, uh, young nuisances.”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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