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humbly

[huhm-blee, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bli, ˈʌm- /


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Stotler humbly acknowledged the venue’s good fortune to be included on the very short list of people and organizations invited to preview the record, a relatively recent development.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

I humbly decline your request and actually would love to have a space where everyone is allowed to ask questions pertaining to bettering their understanding of their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

A meet-up with Meyers’ “artistic community,” a circle of so-called intellectuals known as the Enthusiasm Society, leads Ed to humbly dip a toe back into his vanished creative side.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

To help you kick back, I’d humbly suggest:

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

He turned to Handsome and apologized sincerely and humbly.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el


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