humility

Example Sentences

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“I’ve always known it, but I also have humility about it. It allows me to try different things. It allows me to fail. It allows me to step into a ‘Man on Fire.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate cease-fire,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"It's also a form of humility, because we naturally tend to see the pope as distant, as someone in a very important role," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The heptagonal shape and the animals on it refer to a set of indigenous teachings that guide how people should treat one another - with love, respect, courage and humility.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She found a guilty pleasure in the humility he had cloaked himself in since Amala gave birth.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie