meekness

Example Sentences

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That’s what makes McBride singularly compelling in playing her – she’s constantly holding Carol’s danger and determination under a gossamer veil of meekness.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

“He had a gift of meekness but also a gift of power at the same time,” his mother, Stacy, said in Ryan Lavner’s pre-Masters profile of Bennett for the Golf Channel website.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

“In the course of this intercession, the Lord quietly bestows the spirit of meekness that is ready to understand, accept, hope and risk, notwithstanding any misunderstandings that might result.”

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

John Paul was known as "The Smiling Pope" because of his meekness and simplicity.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2022

“I’m grateful for the opportunity, sir,” Polly said with as much meekness as she could muster.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper