humble pies

Definition of humble piesnext
plural of humble pie
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Noun
  • So the major upsets may be fewer, but that figures to be less because of expansion itself than the consequences of the other market forces.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
  • From first-round upsets to a historic comeback by Texas Tech, this weekend brought plenty of surprises and moments of total domination.
    Molly Keshin, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • However, several other disturbances broke out as hundreds of people on the beach attempted to leave simultaneously, officials noted.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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“Humble pies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humble%20pies. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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