pride
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Poor Mr. Biswas, a man of meager prospects but irrepressible pride, must suffer through a series of demeaning dwellings to which his in-laws, the emasculating Tulsis, confine him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"It's a bit strange, but obviously it filled me with pride to see it," said McGinn.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The father and son, billionaire hoteliers from Dallas, are waging a takeover of the resort, long a point of pride across West Virginia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It was a point of pride for him—never settling on a go-to favorite ice cream, never admitting disappointment if one flavor wasn’t as good as the last one.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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