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humble

[huhm-buhl, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm- /




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“We are humble about what it will take to play in that league.”

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the humble but golden potato and parsnip have gone down in price, along with - if you have any room - Christmas pudding and mince pies.

From BBC

And who will be thoroughly humbled by “Craft in America.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a dish both humble and indulgent, part Italian-American tradition, part Midwestern weeknight comfort, where fennel and basil lend aromatic depth and the meat-sauce mix keeps each forkful savory and layered.

From Salon

He said the production team was "relatively tiny", adding Smith was "very thoughtful, very humble, really curious".

From BBC