humbled
Example Sentences
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The 89-year-old said she had been "truly humbled" by the letters she had received "from all around world" over the course of her 70-year career.
From BBC
But the past century has shown that even the world’s largest and most modern militaries can be humbled when attacking tenacious adversaries willing to endure more pain to defend their territory despite overwhelming odds.
The city’s generosity of spirit has humbled me and strengthened my resolve to serve well.
"We are humbled by the ongoing support we receive for our service from the Wolverhampton community," she added.
From BBC
“The U.S. has returned to negotiations humbled,” said Brig.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
