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humble

[huhm-buhl, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm- /




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It’s not showing off, but you don’t have to be really humble.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And it’s not just diesel: Climate change, inflation and tariffs have all caused the base of Italian food — the humble tomato — to skyrocket nearly 40% over last year.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“Korean sunscreens are light-years ahead, in my humble opinion,” said Mixon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Once again, not enough humble pie to go around here and a slice should be aiming in this direction.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But the plain, humble shell continued to roll, oblivious to the splendor around it.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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