humility

Example Sentences

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“This is a disease that demands humility and patience, but for which I firmly believe there is great hope.”

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

He has retained the stereotypical Midwestern qualities of humility and consistency, fitting in well with veteran Phillies stars Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"It is with pride and deep humility that I am delighted to join the circle of Honorary Palme d'Or winners, whose work has inspired me for so long," said the Broadway icon.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“Stand” is an exploration of 10 virtues—“agency, vulnerability, patriotism, truth, humility, community, creativity, perseverance, grace, and vision.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

For now, what he saw strutting around the shell house and lounging in the doorway was plenty of ego and not much humility.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown