humbled
Example Sentences
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“I was humbled and blown away by the incredible response to the opening of ‘The Mad King,’” co-producer Simon Painter said Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
A deeper criticism is that in the diary he doesn’t seem at all humbled by the role in which he’s been cast, or by his responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Asked about how the president feels to have the Florida airport named after him, Eric Trump said he was "honored" and "humbled."
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Afterwards, Sir Keir said he had been "profoundly humbled" by the meeting and that Nowak deserved "a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
They were both surprised and humbled by my generosity.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
