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honor

[on-er] / ˈɒn ər /






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The letter asked whether I had a favorite caregiver and if I would like to make a contribution in their honor.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

“It has been a great honor to serve you,” Carvalho began in a letter addressed to “the students, families, teachers, staff, and community of LAUSD.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The chain plans to continue to honor expired coupons after the sweepstakes ends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Markets are closed tomorrow in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Acting as if we’re in the synagogue rather than on the side of the road, Father sings a few prayers in honor of the newborn girl.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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