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humbly

[huhm-blee, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bli, ˈʌm- /


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“I humbly ask you to please add my middle initial so I never get confused with the singer.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

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

Encouraging officials to vote their minds is an essential element of any plan to reassure voters that the Fed is acting deliberately and humbly.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Then, humbly, he said, “I hope God helps you someday. I was hungry. And you fed me well.”

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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