humble
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In February, MPs voted to force the government to publish all papers relating to the appointment through a humble address, a parliamentary process.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Step into your local supermarket, and you may find that those ordinarily humble broccoli bunches or cauliflower heads now carry higher price tags.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
For the Orange County Soccer Club, which has just a humble spot on the U.S. soccer landscape, even a temporary association with the World Cup and the national team is worth celebrating.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
In 1871, a Harper’s magazine article, based on pioneers’ reminiscences, created the legend of a humble, seed-scattering, barefoot wanderer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"It is too bad the fish swims in such a humble home," one of the magistrate's assistants said.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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