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humility

[hyoo-mil-i-tee, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl ɪ ti, yu- /


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In other words, investors need to be “long humility and short hubris,” Hartnett said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

So every moment is a moment of gratitude and humility, to be honest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In a statement, Alison Smith, chief executive since last September, said the trust would "co-operate fully with the public inquiry with honesty, openness, humility, grace and kindness".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“I was looking forward to giving a talk about humility and gratitude, but I don’t want my presence to distract from the day’s festivities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“Ophelia prays and communes with us, and abides by the rules of community life. She displays charity to all, humility, and a love of work,” says Mother.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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