proud

Example Sentences

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X that “more than 14 million proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"The majority of the ADF do our country proud," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She says she never imagined living through a moment that would leave her feeling both heartbroken and profoundly proud of her city.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Much to the astronauts' relief, Koch remedied the issue with the toilet aboard Orion -- "I'm proud to call myself the space plumber," she said during a Q&A session late Thursday with US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“I thought nothing could travel faster than light,” Katherine said, acting proud that she knew that.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix