be proud

Example Sentences

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Grindlinger graduates Wednesday with plenty to be proud of and much to look forward to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"We are doing this for our citizens; we want Europeans to be proud of investing in European companies," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"I just feel really strongly that she's there and wanting to see us succeed … if she can do some good for other families, I know that she'd be proud of that."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Lots to be proud of,” said Hall after clinching the second-round sweep on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“Good question. But they certainly cared. And I remember the explanation he gave me. One day in the lunchroom, he told me, ‘They just don’t want me to be proud of my heritage.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day