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The past 12 months have been humbling for exchange-traded funds made up mostly of quality stocks.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

For Harris and her team, the weeks since the election have been humbling, a mix of grief and resolve.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

Since the start of 2023, there have been humbling losses against Brentford, Brighton and Wolverhampton.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

But the obstacles Mr. Klynge has faced in Silicon Valley have been humbling.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2019

The reply must have been humbling if not humiliating to the man: "Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?"

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward