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hubris

[hyoo-bris, hoo-] / ˈhyu brɪs, ˈhu- /


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Hubris was long the engine of De León’s 18-year political career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Hubris and clumsy tactics are more to the point.

From New York Times • May 11, 2022

Hubris and history, among workers and bosses alike, receive context here, again and again.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022

Hubris always hovers over the powerful, and few can survive a boast that they have nothing to hide.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

"No, Seaweed Brain. That’s hummus. Hubris is worse."

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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