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honestly

[on-ist-lee] / ˈɒn ɪst li /
ADVERB
in an honest manner
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ADVERB
really
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But honestly, the problem isn’t that the AI is in charge of the nukes, right?

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

"Living in a cave dwelling in the context of climate change is honestly an incredible stroke of luck," said Eclercy‑Deterpigny, who now serves as head of the local tourism association.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“There is this sort of narrative about Cursor actually losing ground in some ways, and I honestly have to push back on that a little bit,” Bala told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

I honestly thought it was a prank when it was first announced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

But the grooves were done in no time, and he didn’t honestly mind the taste of the somewhat decayed wood.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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