proud

Example Sentences

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However, for now, this is China's lantern town, and its residents are proud that it is known this way.

From BBC

Ballantyne stresses she's a proud Kiwi - "I will always support the All Blacks," she jokes - but says she's been able to build a life in Australia which she couldn't back home.

From BBC

"I'm really proud of Ben to be exploring this conversation and he's perfectly suited to do that as the most capped men's player of all time," George, 35, told BBC Sport.

From BBC

“I’m not sure what put a fire under you, but I’m proud of you,” she said in my ear before releasing me.

From Literature

“To the great, proud people of Iran ... the hour of your freedom is at hand,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times