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Meanings of proud humility in English

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Usage of proud humility in English
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He gave the Greek word with a proud humility, emphasising each syllable.
Eleanor
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With a note of proud humility Mr Verloc apologised for forgetting himself.
The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale
3
A pale smile, instinct with proud humility, arose to the Dominican's lips.
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 4
4
She dropped her head in the proud humility of welcome defeat.
Under the Skylights
5
She turned to Mrs. Melville, and renewed the confession with a proud humility.
Evan Harrington — Complete
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She gave him her soft, appealing eyes, a light of proud humility in them.
Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story
7
There is a proud humility about my countrymen which few people have yet realised.
My War Experiences in Two Continents
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And so did she; though his tone, with its shade of proud humility, embarrassed her.
Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I
9
If she wants to pass, she waits with proud humility till some one makes way.
Another Study of Woman
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In a word, he was correct, and he assured himself of the fact with proud humility.
The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories
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Keggs had spoken with the proud humility of an emperor compelled by misfortune to shine shoes.
The Man Upstairs and Other Stories
12
She spoke with a sort of proud humility.
A Texas Ranger
13
There was proud humility in her voice.
Rosa Mundi and Other Stories
14
Her air was one of proud humility.
Comic History of the United States
15
She curtseyed, school-girl fashion, to her grandfather's envoy, and her graceful proud humility set him instantly at a distance.
The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax
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What matter for proud humility!
Evan Harrington — Volume 7
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