honest
Example Sentences
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"I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you," the US president told the New York Post.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“I don’t know what they’re going to do, to be honest with you,” Duffy said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"I'm not saying they didn't do any training, but they also weren't fully honest about all the details," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“We want to express how sorry we are that these principled, fair and honest journalists were treated so shabbily, with such indecency,” they wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“I’m glad you’re happy, honey. I have to be honest; I was worried. Crossing the Veil is not done so often. I was afraid that husband of yours might evaporate.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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