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humble

[huhm-buhl, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm- /




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Long before its buttery aroma seeped into the upholstery of American theaters, the snack lived a humbler life.

From The Wall Street Journal

For 2026, he said the company had to be "cautious and humble", although he expected "the beauty market to continue its acceleration" unless there was "a new surprise".

From Barron's

“It’s really humbling to hear from people that are struggling to make ends meet, but they understand the severity of where we are in our country right now,” Mendoza said.

From Salon

It keeps us humble and reminds us how far we’ve come.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who died were "the best people, they were poor and humble", he said.

From Barron's