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Meanings of becoming modesty in English

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Usage of becoming modesty in English
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I said, hanging my head with becoming modesty and in a loud voice:
Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One
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With becoming modesty I penetrated to this haven by the back-stairs.
The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton
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The Celebrity answered, with becoming modesty, that the Asquithians were benighted.
The Celebrity, Volume 01
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With becoming modesty I have said that I am imaginative, loving and brave!
Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One
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He attended to the duties of the Congressional office diligently and with becoming modesty.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Complete
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I have only to offer myself-letme say in becoming modesty, I believe so.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 6
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With becoming modesty, I stole quietly into the hall and occupied a back seat.
Mushrooms on the Moor
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You will listen with becoming modesty and respect to what I have to say.
Sant' Ilario
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I showed a becoming modesty- Itookno notice of anybody.
Jezebel's Daughter
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I will endeavor, then, to do so with becoming modesty.
Mosaics of Grecian History
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You see, I'm too well-meaning to go far astray, said Nick, with becoming modesty.
The Keeper of the Door
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The old countryman accepted the compliment with becoming modesty.
Gordon Keith
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Raleigh had no fear whatever of falling, but a becoming modesty sat well upon him.
Historic Boyhoods
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I made the allusion to 'his friend's wife' with the most becoming modesty and confusion.
Armadale
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With becoming modesty, Dr Welby disclaims all credit.
The Guardian
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I announce myself with becoming modesty as the bearer of the penguins' eggs, and proffer them.
The Worst Journey in the World / Antarctic 1910-1913
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