proud
Example Sentences
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Don Colossus stands proud atop a stone pedestal, keeping vigil over a small commemorative plaque.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
"The club is very proud of it. We were founded by miners and they brought the football to us. People are aware of that."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In early May, he posted a video of his son, Kitt, performing a Michael Jackson dance routine, writing “Super proud Dad moment from last nights Gig in Atlanta.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
That’s how we’ve been tackling it, and so we’re really proud of how robust the program is now.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“I’m really proud of you, Gabe. Zach said you worked harder than anyone he’s worked with on trail maintenance. He also said you’ve taken on extra service work for the park?”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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