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Recent Examples of humble pie
The origins of this humble pie date back to the Depression, when Southern cooks showed their resourcefulness by making a lot out of a little.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
The humble pie is just a little more humble these days.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
The 15-5 Los Angeles Lakers got served a slice of humble pie on Monday night when they were run out of their own gym against their Pacific Division rival, the 13-9 Phoenix Suns.
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Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
Now, the humble pie has gone haute, with pizzaiolos turning the kids-party staple into the core of fine dining-esque tasting menus.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humble pie
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
The humble pie is just a little more humble these days.
—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
The 15-5 Los Angeles Lakers got served a slice of humble pie on Monday night when they were run out of their own gym against their Pacific Division rival, the 13-9 Phoenix Suns.
—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
Now, the humble pie has gone haute, with pizzaiolos turning the kids-party staple into the core of fine dining-esque tasting menus.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humble pie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humble pie
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Two stunning second-round upsets happen at Wimbledon as former champion Maria Sharapova and two-time runner-up Andy Roddick are ousted.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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The presence of a planet causes a tiny perturbation in the lensing of light from the background star.
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In the conscious state, says Miller, such perturbations only briefly affect how the brain behaves.
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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Israel appears to have been sidelined as the truce was worked out, much to the chagrin of its political leadership.
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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People's own lack of familiarity with data centers contributes to their unease about having one in their local area.
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Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left the game with left hamstring discomfort in the fourth inning.
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From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.
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This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.
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The iconic toys from the series – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Potato Heads, Forky and Slinky Dog – then watch in dismay as Bonnie casts them all aside in favor of the bright tablet screen.
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These high-voltage colors can feel like visual noise, lending feelings of chaos and agitation in interiors.
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Not Everything Should Go in the Dryer Electric dryers are a convenient and efficient way to dry clothes and household linens, but drying creates a lot of wear and tear due to exposure to high heat and agitation.
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“Humble pie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humble%20pie. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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