meekness

Example Sentences

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That’s what makes McBride singularly compelling in playing her – she’s constantly holding Carol’s danger and determination under a gossamer veil of meekness.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

“In the course of this intercession, the Lord quietly bestows the spirit of meekness that is ready to understand, accept, hope and risk, notwithstanding any misunderstandings that might result.”

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

John Paul was known as "The Smiling Pope" because of his meekness and simplicity.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2022

An abdominal muscle did the threatening this time, and by the second set it clearly sapped some caliber from his backhand and his serve, the latter often laced with uncharacteristic meekness.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2022

There was little of that meekness in her now.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover