Example Sentences

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The city’s generosity of spirit has humbled me and strengthened my resolve to serve well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

His first trip to India on the hippie trail and each subsequent trip there has humbled his self-assuredness, he says.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

“This virus has humbled many. We’re following the protocols, and we hope it works as designed.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2020

“Again, this virus has humbled many of us, and what I’m focused on now is helping the American people understand what they can do moving forward to protect themselves,” Dr. Adams said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 7, 2020

His chastisements are mighty; and one smote me which has humbled me for ever. 

From Jane Eyre by Townsend, F. H.