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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humble pies
Noun
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Following a madness-promising first day of upsets, the NCAA Tournament has turned into a high-major affair.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026 -
And yet, while the NCAA Tournament retains its traditional trappings and brackets and upsets keep the country entranced, the underpinnings of college basketball are totally different.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several businesses at the shopping center closed early because of the disturbances, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the company seeks to double the annual number of launches from Vandenburg Space Force Base -- from around 50 to 100 — the California Coastal Commission has raised concerns about the effects on wildlife, and residents have noted disturbances from sonic booms.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Humble pies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humble%20pies. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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