humbled

Example Sentences

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Parmitano, a 49-year-old father of two daughters, added that he is "also very humbled by the task in front of us. It's a very complex mission."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The A.I. use is the one topic for which Pratt sounded humbled in the stretch drive of the campaign.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“I am humbled and grateful that Californians from every corner of our state have rallied behind this campaign,” Shaw said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Mrs Brown said she was "honoured and humbled" to be made an OBE, adding she had finally "been heard by the system" and was "pleased that the public are still learning about this".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Reverend Connerly, I am humbled to be in your presence. I am the lowly Charles Mondial Vaughn the Fourth, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Knighted a mere fourteen years ago.”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis