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humble

[huhm-buhl, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm- /




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As this season's Formula 1 World Championship reaches a dramatic climax, some of the sport's most famous figures have been looking back at the humble origins of Britain's first team.

From BBC

He placed these zeitgeist figures in the orbit of a more humble historical figure named Henry Carr, who figured into Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Darnell is a very hard working, humble young man and everything you want a captain to be,” said Santee coach John Petty, who guided the Falcons to their only other City title in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times

"The fact that he has stayed so humble and always maintained a great sense of humour are also great attributes to bring to his new role."

From BBC

Those elements are present throughout “Shine,” but it never transcends its humble presentation.

From The Wall Street Journal