humbleness

Example Sentences

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"Humbleness is in order; there is no excuse for scientific conceit here."

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2022

Humbleness is in order; there is no excuse for scientific conceit here.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Humbleness and affection danced in her face together.

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

Humbleness, despair, and even death, sat upon her very countenance; hope had fled her, left her a wreck for whom man had no pity.

From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Humbleness swept over her and she blamed herself for the petty thoughts concerning him that had been in her mind.

From Marching Men by Anderson, Sherwood