humbling
Example Sentences
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He told me after our interview was over that he'd found the question "humbling and puzzling".
From BBC
The comic’s statement continued: “I’d just like to say that it is indeed humbling to get anything named for a man who’s been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain.”
From Los Angeles Times
That was until a second, humbling defeat of the campaign - which Gates describes as "torturous" - 4-1 at home to Norway left the 2006 winners second in Group I.
From BBC
The Northern Irishman was jeered on every throw by the Dublin crowd as he suffered a 6-0 humbling at the hands of a ruthless Price.
From BBC
Overall the four sides conceded 28 goals, suggesting it was a humbling experience for Premier League clubs.
From BBC
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