humble root
Frequency: 7.01.5 per million words
referring to a simple or modest beginning
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- 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.