humility
Example Sentences
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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
“There’s a level of surrender and humility that comes with surfing and that comes with being in nature. ... You have to be so present in such a way that makes you a stronger person.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that Harald "served his country with warmth, humility and an unwavering sense of duty."
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He asked about the humility that death induced.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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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