be proud

Example Sentences

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"We are doing this for our citizens; we want Europeans to be proud of investing in European companies," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"I just feel really strongly that she's there and wanting to see us succeed … if she can do some good for other families, I know that she'd be proud of that."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Will I be proud of it in 10 years? That’s usually what I try to ask myself.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Lots to be proud of,” said Hall after clinching the second-round sweep on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“We gotta make the best of this. For your mama. She’d be proud of you going to school. And me, making a way.”

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome