humbling
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The Northern Irishman was jeered on every throw by the Dublin crowd as he suffered a 6-0 humbling at the hands of a ruthless Price.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Overall the four sides conceded 28 goals, suggesting it was a humbling experience for Premier League clubs.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
For Jameson Norris, Cheryl Norris’s 35-year-old son who works gig jobs like ride-share driving, the prospect of inheriting his mom’s homes with his sister is both a relief and humbling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
“It’s just humbling to be a part of.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
For me, the most humbling lessons came when I visited military communities and met with soldiers' spouses—groups of mostly women, though sometimes with a few men mixed in.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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