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One of “Andor’s” strengths was in showing how ordinary people live under Imperial rule when powerful space wizards or honor-bound warriors are not around to save the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
As is tradition, “Jeopardy!” contestants are honor-bound to keep results a secret until shows are broadcast.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2022
"Following the PM's announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2021
"Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.
From Fox News ● Jul. 22, 2021
He needed to think about his children who were still alive, because he was honor-bound to think of the living before the dead.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
In 2017, Japanese director Shinichiro Ueda released a $25,000 zombie movie called “One Cut of the Dead,” a genre-bending comedy with a structure so surprising that this review is honor bound to button its lips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
“My instructors made clear that if I believed I could not do that, I would be honor bound to resign. That time has come.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2018
Here Rutledge is honor bound to restore the good name of a young man who may not have been guilty of the homicide that, even in death, hangs over his head.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2018
"My instructors made clear that if I believed I could not do that, I would be honor bound to resign. That time has come."
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2018
If he knew her, he would be honor bound to help her.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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