humbling
Example Sentences
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The comic’s statement continued: “I’d just like to say that it is indeed humbling to get anything named for a man who’s been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
That was until a second, humbling defeat of the campaign - which Gates describes as "torturous" - 4-1 at home to Norway left the 2006 winners second in Group I.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Like the NBA player who has a humbling “Welcome to the NBA” moment, Chicago students have a “Welcome to the University of Chicago” moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
As film star owners watched on, it was a video screen that brought a cruel dose of reality to a fantastic FA Cup tie and ensured Chelsea avoided a humbling fifth-round exit.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
It felt mortifying and also humbling to be among those people waiting for drips.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
