bona fides

Example Sentences

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The best proof of the Pistons’ rough-and-tumble bona fides comes from the admiration they’ve won from the crosstown hockey club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Again, critics say the company’s decision to operate a service that is dependent on plastic bags and requires extensive transport undermines their environmental bona fides.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

But you should be strategic, not frantic, when trying to pump up your AI bona fides, writes Callum Borchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

On paper, Wambsganss’ conservative bona fides were unmatched by many GOP candidates seeking office in Texas.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

The first describes the way a speaker establishes—both overtly and more subtly—his bona fides as a speaker and his connection with the audience.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith