humility
Example Sentences
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"I welcome the US court's decision with humility and deep respect for the judicial process," Adani wrote on social media.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Rare is the person who faces impending mortality with total grace and humility, and being in denial about it, at least some of the time, is a normal part of aging.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
"He was powerful, but there was also so much humility in him," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
In many ways, Tana was one of Hollywood’s quiet power brokers, earning influence through humility and respect rather than status.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
It was a sign of his humility and selflessness that he wanted to appoint me president, but it was not in keeping with the principles of the ANC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing humility
Tuesdays with Morrie
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The Old Man and the Sea
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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