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humbled

[huhm-buhld, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəld, ˈʌm- /








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I am humbled that you’d ask me for a third opinion.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“I was humbled and blown away by the incredible response to the opening of ‘The Mad King,’” co-producer Simon Painter said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Gu said the experience "humbled" him and made him realise there was still a "huge amount of kindness in people".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"I sincerely regret any action, omission, misunderstanding or misinterpretation that may have resulted in a non-compliance with the order," a humbled Duale told the court.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

Too many readers are intimidated and humbled by what they can’t understand, and in some cases that’s precisely the effect the writer is after.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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