humble
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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
"It wasn't arrogance. It was just huge confidence and he had a mindset where he was always determined and very humble."
From BBC • May 29, 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
She herself had written a tale in which a humble woodcutter saved a princess from drowning and ended by marrying her.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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