proud
Example Sentences
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"Physically, also, I'm proud because I never really gave in. I didn't give up."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“I was thinking we could run in the high 3:30s. I’m proud of how well we did and hopefully we can do even bigger things at state.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
"I am super proud of my performance, and hopefully the boxing world embraces me as a boxer. I am amazingly happy to be here," Verhoeven said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“That’s what we see in practice, she’s been like that. I was just smiling. … I’m so proud of her.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
I hope you do not think I’m proud like a peahen the way I go on about the things I am good at—like my penmanship and running faster than every lazy boy in town.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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"Death, be not proud" by John Donne
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