humility
Example Sentences
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Said to have impressed with his in-depth presentations during the recruitment process, he embodies "a new generation with sincere humility", Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said of him at the time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
It was a revealing piece of humility, especially given some supporters suggested a sense of being tired of Wales – and their head coach – "talking a good game".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
He teaches us to meet defeat with humility and surrender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Calling Harald his "dear cousin", Britain's King Charles III said his fellow monarch had served "with unwavering dedication, guiding Norway through times of great change with warmth and humility".
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
And he did not like to accept Elaine’s humility because of his opinion of himself.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing humility
Tuesdays with Morrie
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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