humility
Example Sentences
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The Dalai Lama said he accepted the award with "gratitude and humility".
From BBC
"I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility," he said in a post on social media.
From Barron's
To do so, Warsh will need to deploy the humility he has argued External link is a critical skill for policymakers.
From Barron's
There is a fine line between humility and confidence, but he said he can get a glimpse of that balance in the way candidates talk about their accomplishments.
From MarketWatch
In a statement, the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust said it would "fully support the process with transparency, openness and humility".
From BBC
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