proud
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, when ap Iorwerth was elected to lead Welsh government, his father told ITV that he felt "extremely proud and very glad to be alive" to see his son become first minister.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
I am proud of Annie and the courage, grace and love she has demonstrated during this terrifying chapter of her life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"He makes America proud by cleaning everything up."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“I’m so proud of my dad for opening this business,” Diane Koulax, the founder’s oldest daughter, said on social media.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
And ignoring the short, proud puffin, Handsome turned around and walked back over the river rocks as if it were the easiest thing he’d ever done.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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