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Recent Examples of humble pie
District Attorney [Alvin] Bragg and the prosecutorial team here, while eating a slice of humble pie, are displaying the highest level of integrity in moving to dismiss the charges.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024
But to be clear: This moment is not about me (my favorite food is humble pie).
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2024
They were served a slice of humble pie by Japan, which won 4-0 in the Group C finale and finished second in the standings.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Andrew Harrer—Bloomberg/Getty Images Bud Light’s multinational parent company AB InBev, the world’s largest beer producer by volume, is eating an American-size portion of humble pie.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 June 2023
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024
But to be clear: This moment is not about me (my favorite food is humble pie).
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2024
They were served a slice of humble pie by Japan, which won 4-0 in the Group C finale and finished second in the standings.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Andrew Harrer—Bloomberg/Getty Images Bud Light’s multinational parent company AB InBev, the world’s largest beer producer by volume, is eating an American-size portion of humble pie.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humble pie
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This vast history includes countless Cinderella stories and enough results to reveal meaningful patterns in upsets and seeding trends.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The average number of upsets in each round since 1985: Why go 'big' on the March Madness final bet?—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Olivero says climate change perturbations continue to concern the winery.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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However, as the comet recedes from the sun, planetary perturbations will make the orbit even more elongated, so the next return to perihelion (of whatever of it is that is still left of it) will be about 600,000 years hence.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tellingly, Maryland, known more as a basketball school, announced that same $14 million football number, much to the chagrin of men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard, who’s been using his NCAA tournament press conferences to outwardly leverage interest from Villanova against Maryland.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The decision was much to the chagrin of Lasorda, the Dodgers’ Hall of Fame manager who also happens to be Minasian’s godfather.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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At the Santa Monica test location after the rains, the level of beryllium — a metal that is toxic to fish and corals and causes respiratory distress in humans — was more than 10 times the maximum limit allowed.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result: Some doctors and hospitals have held back on treatments, waiting for the fetal heartbeat to stop or for patients to wind up in undeniable distress.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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The event itself has become a subject of unease among journalists and others who question the optics of the press mingling with high-profile government officials at a swanky soiree.—
Theresa Braine,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The dismissal is a surprise given the timing, but multiple league sources expected Memphis to make changes this offseason due to growing discontent between Jenkins and the players, unease among his assistants, and differing visions between Jenkins and the front office on how to play.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Massage the Jaw and Surrounding Muscles Gently self-massaging the TMJ area can ease muscle tightness and jaw discomfort.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Like anxiety, a heart attack can also cause chest pain, heaviness, or discomfort.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Recently, Interpreter mode for live translations and Family Bell announcements for setting personalized reminders were both discontinued to the dismay of many frequent users.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, Kennedy has touted the vitamin and falsely claimed that good nutrition protects against the virus, much to the dismay of pediatricians.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Consequently, Trump’s seemingly left-field involvement in the management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should not be regarded as a random act of agitation but a substantial addition to his core agenda.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, restlessness and agitation can lead to injuries.5 And a caffeine overdose can damage your muscles and your heart, which could lead to death.6 What's in an Energy Drink?—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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