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"Let us be proud of the work accomplished," said senator Laurent Duplomb.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

He hugged Vozinha and told him that his country should be proud of him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Stevens explains how winemakers in Jefferson’s beloved Virginia are filling bottles that the Founding Fathers would be proud of.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

That we’ve been able to do so for 250 years and despite our own periodic failures to live up to our idea is an achievement of which to be proud.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Like, so plain and normal that it was something to be proud of?

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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