humbly

Example Sentences

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Almost four years have passed since Elena Rybakina celebrated winning Wimbledon by humbly raising her right arm in the air.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

A sanguine temper would say ten or twelve; let me dare to hope humbly for five or six.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

"Today, I humbly assume the presidency of the republic... in order to install and lead a transitional government," Jeri told parliament after being sworn in.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

“I cannot continue my reelection campaign,” Adams humbly submitted on camera as he sat next to a large headshot of his late mother, with Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” playing in the background.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

They conducted their duties humbly and reticently, with a minimum of fuss, and went to great lengths not to antagonize anyone.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller