as in unpretentiousness
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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Becoming a successful leader requires clarity, humility and guidance from other successful leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Bush declined to do so out of modesty, an increasingly rare trait in today’s Washington.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What is especially striking is the contrast between the relative modesty of what is shown and the scenes of María Ángeles recounting her experiences, with great relish, to her childhood friend Joséfa (María Áfonsa Rosso), now a nun in a silent order.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Or write a support email with the perfect mix of humor and sincerity to turn a fuming customer into a loyal advocate?—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Driving the show is Masli’s sincerity, childlike wonder, and background in clown.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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