be humbled
Example Sentences
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But the past century has shown that even the world’s largest and most modern militaries can be humbled when attacking tenacious adversaries willing to endure more pain to defend their territory despite overwhelming odds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
We must be humbled by the gift of life we live and have received and do our very best to make the future more viable and more just for our grandchildren and their children.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
We can learn to accept the moment and be humbled by our limitations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua news conference that took place here last month was also rather understated, but nobody expected Fury to curb his usual brashness or be humbled by defeat.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
Gabriel turned to stare at her, in astonished triumph that his sister should at last be humbled.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
