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

"I'm proud to call myself the space plumber, I like to say that it is probably the most important piece of equipment on board," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

I was beaming at the salesclerk and the pretty lady, proud that I was able to share a few bits of current events.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan