proud
Example Sentences
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“They mentally stayed in from start to finish,” a proud Smith said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"I know people like to talk us down...or say that things aren't working but in this area there are huge reasons for us to feel confident and proud," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
"I am proud of him. He was martyred on the front lines. This is an honour for me," said the grieving father, who last saw his son six weeks ago.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“We have in our dear old town of Lenox a basketball team that we are proud of and we are also proud of our Lenox millionaire friends.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“That you’d be happy for me. That you’d be proud of me. Now that I’ve spent so much time helping you, I hoped you’d let me do something that’s important to me.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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"Death, be not proud" by John Donne
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