proud
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"But I remember my grandmother and great aunt were so proud of Cornwall and everything to do with Cornwall, yet until they were teenagers they'd spent their whole lives in Mexico in Pachuca."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
On winning his awards, the India Under-19 international said: "It's a proud moment, it feels great and I'll try to do even better next season."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"I'm really proud of how much interest there is, everyone wants to know the story behind it."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
We’re very proud of CBS News and hopefully CNN, post-transaction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
I had no intention of letting anyone purchase it, but I’d be proud if it made its way into a picture.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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"Death, be not proud" by John Donne
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