humility
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That would require humility, mercy and the ability to admit they’re wrong.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
That, in turn, results in a collapse of intellectual curiosity and humility that “undergirds critical thinking,” Adams concluded.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
Said to have impressed with his in-depth presentations during the recruitment process, he embodies "a new generation with sincere humility", Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said of him at the time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
It was a revealing piece of humility, especially given some supporters suggested a sense of being tired of Wales – and their head coach – "talking a good game".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
All of them have toted more mental baggage and dealt with more hardship than they care to remember, yet they carry themselves with a giant measure of dignity, humility, and humor.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
Vocabulary lists containing humility
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