humble root

Frequency: 7.01.5 per million words

referring to a simple or modest beginning

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Examples (10)

  • Despite his immense success, he never forgot his humble roots.
  • Her humble roots instilled in her a deep sense of perseverance and gratitude.
  • The multi-billion dollar company had very humble roots, starting in a small garage.
  • Coming from a humble root, he understood the value of hard work more than anyone.
  • They embraced their humble roots with pride, never hiding their modest beginnings.
  • The artist's early struggles, stemming from his humble roots, often fueled his creative passion.
  • His humble roots kept him grounded, preventing him from succumbing to arrogance.
  • From such a humble root, a vast and influential movement began to grow.
  • She often spoke of her humble roots as the foundation of her strong character.
  • The small village, with its humble roots, eventually blossomed into a bustling city.