humbly

Example Sentences

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"We also very humbly thank them for their selfless and dedicated service and know they will never be forgotten."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“God don’t make no mistakes but he is gracious and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam. I love you son ... to the moon and back 100 times.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"I really want to celebrate the fact that there are so many women around the world who are working so humbly on domestic skills ... like sewing, hand knitting," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“We ask humbly, don’t be mistaken. We’re ready to defend this country. You’re not going to intimidate us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

“Beg your pardon, sir. Most humbly, sir. I’m not disturbing you?”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara