humbly

Example Sentences

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Almost four years have passed since Elena Rybakina celebrated winning Wimbledon by humbly raising her right arm in the air.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

“But God’s granted us this humbly, granted us this win so humbly. I’ve moved past. I’m just glad that my group, my team, that we’re going to the Super Bowl.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

A sanguine temper would say ten or twelve; let me dare to hope humbly for five or six.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

"Today, I humbly assume the presidency of the republic... in order to install and lead a transitional government," Jeri told parliament after being sworn in.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

“If I could have two,” she went on humbly, “only two small ones—two small white pearls even...”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck