be proud

Example Sentences

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“Especially with what we are going through, show where you’re from, be proud and be loud.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

The Casey Commission and Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care puts us on a path to a National Care Service we can be proud of.

From BBC • May 14, 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

Peter would be proud of me, I thought as I worked—and was flooded by a wave of lonesomeness for that brave and cocksure boy.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom