humbled

Example Sentences

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"If we found out there were aliens, I'd hope people were astonished, humbled and awestruck by it," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Give this to Pratt: In a world in which shame still humbled high-profile politicians, Bass might have resigned out of honor after the fires.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“I am humbled and grateful that Californians from every corner of our state have rallied behind this campaign,” Shaw said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There are absolutely weeks where I can barely make it through one fluorescent-lit supermarket run without feeling emotionally frayed and financially humbled by the price of olive oil.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It challenged me and humbled me, lifted me up and shrank me down, sometimes all at once.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama