humbled
Example Sentences
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I’m just really humbled and thankful to be a part of a team and staff that cares about things from the inside out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
But the past century has shown that even the world’s largest and most modern militaries can be humbled when attacking tenacious adversaries willing to endure more pain to defend their territory despite overwhelming odds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
“Super cool. Super surreal. Super humbled, blessed,” James said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
The Englishman, who has signed a contract until 2032, said in a club statement that he was "extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed".
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Samuel Stearns summed up their feelings in a bit of awkward verse: “This mortal Plague at thy command / And thou thereby hast humbled sinful man!”
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
