humbled
Example Sentences
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Both Washington and Moscow were humbled in foreign wars in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Parmitano, a 49-year-old father of two daughters, added that he is "also very humbled by the task in front of us. It's a very complex mission."
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The prime minister said he was "profoundly humbled" to meet the student's family in Downing Street on Thursday and he was determined to "prevent other families from suffering such a devastating loss".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I am humbled and grateful that Californians from every corner of our state have rallied behind this campaign,” Shaw said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Gabriel turned to stare at her, in astonished triumph that his sister should at last be humbled.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
