proud
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He described her as a "global iconic superstar" who not only never forgot her roots, but was fiercely proud of them.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Yes, we do have that reputation on these islands, and I’m incredibly proud of it, because you know what it does?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"I feel proud, honoured and deeply privileged to be his fellow countryman."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“We are proud of the business that we have built and the value we have created for our clients, investors and shareholders.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Seems like the war never ends. I’m proud I fought. Trouble finds me. Maybe I need to wash myself clean?”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
He may soon be prouder still: At Sardy’s studio, Ness says he’s been working on a song he plans to release in the run-up to this fall’s midterm elections.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
"I cannot be prouder and happier from what I saw out there, especially how we lived the last 72 hours," Arteta said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
It could very well be your legacy — a career-defining performance, and you couldn’t be prouder.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
"The boys were outstanding. I couldn't be any prouder," Rooney, brother of former England and Manchester United striker Wayne, added.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
I must have been a comical sight, but I have never owned a suit I was prouder to wear than my father’s cut-off pants.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
One of his proudest moments was defeating a Brazil team on its home soil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Asked what made him proudest of his father, Hunter Biden pointed not to his years in public office but to his resilience.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Standing at the lectern outside his front door, he said: "Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Back home in ’45, he told the townspeople who had gathered to greet him: “The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Actually, there were many officers’ clubs that Yossarian had not helped build, but he was proudest of the one on Pianosa.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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