Example Sentences

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On Jan. 14, the school will be honoring Jaquez by retiring his No. 24 jersey before a game against Simi Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

"Guys - It's been announced recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year's ceremony," she began.

From Fox News • Nov. 14, 2019

While this person isn’t officially a patient, hospital officials said they will be honoring the person’s request for privacy while the individual is at the medical center.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2018

While this exposed individual isn’t officially a patient, hospital officials said they will be honoring the person’s request for privacy.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2018

“Surprised that you have feelings? Ha! Well, your parents were perfectly acceptable people, I suppose, and yet, I don’t think the Residents’ Committee will be honoring them with a plaque in the courtyard.”

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson