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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"It's something that old Cumberland can be proud of, because we're using the waste of that old resource to transition to cleaner energy."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

But this was about the OG, who noted that he is finally comfortable celebrating small victories and said, “I think we should be proud of the way we handled this.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

“Don’t rush me, Bull. I want you to be proud of the way I look tonight. I bought a gown that could win wars.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy