proud

Example Sentences

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She says she never imagined living through a moment that would leave her feeling both heartbroken and profoundly proud of her city.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"Augusta was painful, but at the same time I was proud at how I played," the 45-year-old Englishman told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Much to the astronauts' relief, Koch remedied the issue with the toilet aboard Orion -- "I'm proud to call myself the space plumber," she said during a Q&A session late Thursday with US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, she thought, “I’m making these cool edits, and I just want to share them because I’m proud of them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Maggie Wilson? Cherokee? I knew your daddy. He came here a time or two. Was real proud of you and your little sister. And smitten with your mom. Wait there.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith