Example Sentences

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I am spending more time with friends and family, who have humbled me with their love and support.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

Talking to Wall now as he munches away at his postgame meal, it’s clear the past few years have humbled him but not dimmed his ultrahigh self-confidence.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

The injuries have humbled DeChambeau, who tossed out an 80% figure when asked how close he was to being 100%.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

COVID-19 might have humbled Peter Diamandis, entrepreneur and founder of the X Prize Foundation, he suggests in a 2/12/21 blog post.

From Scientific American • Feb. 19, 2021

Thanks mainly to Daniel Burnham the city had proved it could accomplish something marvelous against obstacles that by any measure should have humbled the builders.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson