humbling
Example Sentences
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The gap between how effortless these motions looked and how they felt in my hands was humbling.
From Salon
There’s such a tenderness in returning to something you built—it’s equal parts humbling and energizing.
This can be a humbling exercise, as we found out in 2024, when our picks were well behind the market.
From Barron's
The scrutiny on what began as a teen’s amateur operation has been humbling, Sandidge said.
From Los Angeles Times
No shots on target, and a single touch in the opposition box in a difficult first half, it was a humbling night for United, who are competing in their first European main draw.
From BBC
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