humility
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that Harald "served his country with warmth, humility and an unwavering sense of duty."
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Former US President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, called Parton "one of a kind – a great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I marveled at Bunbury’s humility, but agreed with him that the mystery was far from solved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
But Ricky Bobby’s return to glory was about more than the importance of humility and friendship.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
A fairly tall, heavyset, dark-skinned man with a great broad smile, he combined an air of humility with deep-seated confidence.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing humility
Tuesdays with Morrie
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The Old Man and the Sea
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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