- present participle of humble.
humbling
Example Sentences
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“This is a humbling day for us,” said McVay, who knows what’s coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The fumble with the NFL was a humbling experience for Iger, who is a lifelong passionate sports fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
At the time, he said: "It has been a gruelling but humbling six months, and I hope to have proven that anything is possible with some determination, self-belief and positivity."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
"Their bravery and strength has been humbling," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
For me, the most humbling lessons came when I visited military communities and met with soldiers' spouses—groups of mostly women, though sometimes with a few men mixed in.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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