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humbly

[huhm-blee, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bli, ˈʌm- /


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Gonzalez had a close relationship with Rodri and long humbly recognised that only a select number of players can start in his position at clubs bidding to challenge for the biggest honours.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

For your evening enjoyment, and to help get you in the spirit of the holiday weekend, I’d humbly suggest:

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

I’m no financial expert, but if someone tries to sell you a piece of pie for $28 million — humbly, I think you should pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Encouraging officials to vote their minds is an essential element of any plan to reassure voters that the Fed is acting deliberately and humbly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

Then, humbly, he said, “I hope God helps you someday. I was hungry. And you fed me well.”

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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