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humbly

[huhm-blee, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bli, ˈʌm- /


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To help you kick back, I’d humbly suggest:

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

"We also very humbly thank them for their selfless and dedicated service and know they will never be forgotten."

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

“God don’t make no mistakes but he is gracious and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam. I love you son ... to the moon and back 100 times.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

"I really want to celebrate the fact that there are so many women around the world who are working so humbly on domestic skills ... like sewing, hand knitting," she said.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

Riccio asked humbly, crawling out from underneath his stuffed animals.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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