humble
Example Sentences
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“It’s really humbling to hear from people that are struggling to make ends meet, but they understand the severity of where we are in our country right now,” Mendoza said.
From Salon
It keeps us humble and reminds us how far we’ve come.
From Los Angeles Times
Those who died were "the best people, they were poor and humble", he said.
From Barron's
Every good soup, no matter how humble or ornate, seems to rely on at least a few of the same quiet categories: something aromatic to begin, something hearty to anchor it, something savory for depth.
From Salon
"We are humbled by the ongoing support we receive for our service from the Wolverhampton community," she added.
From BBC
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