humble

Example Sentences

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And it’s not just diesel: Climate change, inflation and tariffs have all caused the base of Italian food — the humble tomato — to skyrocket nearly 40% over last year.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

In February, MPs voted to force the government to publish all papers relating to the appointment through a humble address, a parliamentary process.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Unknown but cheerful in his obscurity stands a humble wedding singer, Rick Power, warmly played by Paul Rudd with his patented earnest sweetness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For the Orange County Soccer Club, which has just a humble spot on the U.S. soccer landscape, even a temporary association with the World Cup and the national team is worth celebrating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Arrogant and humble at the same time, the radical, fearless nun and her fellow sisters were the most committed individuals Farmer had ever met.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French