proud
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I grew up in Weathersfield, Connecticut, just north of here, and I was so proud to be from a place that felt connected, a place that felt unique.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026
As an initial proud subject of His Majesty the King, Sherry is equipped to provide young readers ages 8 to 12 with a Loyalist’s perspective on Boston in the 1770s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Australia's professional footballers' association is so proud of the squad's multicultural makeup that it made a video with every player listing their place of birth or family heritage to showcase the benefits of immigration.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
I’m also proud of how honest, to a fault sometimes, you stay with your comedy and podcasting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
That doing what she did—leaving—was actually the hardest, strongest thing anyone could do, and I’m proud of her, and I’m proud she’s my mom.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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