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meekness

[meek-nis] / ˈmik nɪs /


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That’s what makes McBride singularly compelling in playing her – she’s constantly holding Carol’s danger and determination under a gossamer veil of meekness.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2024

Even musical theater titans like Rodgers and Berlin succumbed to harmonic meekness and rhythmic sclerosis as they approached their 70s.

From New York Times Apr. 4, 2023

“Stonewalling” doesn’t sentimentalize or squeeze tears for Lynn, who, for all her meekness, naivete and often-foolish decisions, is tough enough to have long ago waived her right to self-pity.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2023

John Paul was known as "The Smiling Pope" because of his meekness and simplicity.

From Reuters Sep. 4, 2022

He only said “Heaven wills it,” and he accepted flood and drought with meekness.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck




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