How to use "proud" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "proud" in popular movie and book plots

  • A proud Iris and Cole look on, appreciating the affection and respect that Holland receives.  - Mr. Holland's Opus
  • The wedding is called off, and although Peter is proud of Howard, Howard is angry with himself for hurting Emily.  - In & Out (film)
  • Rather than let Aron steal the moment, Cal gives Adam the money at dinner, expecting his father to be proud of him.  - East of Eden (novel)
  • Years pass, and Trina's proud parents watch their daughter sing the echo to "Silent Night" in her school's Christmas play.  - Penny Serenade
  • Gaz, proud of his son, joins the others and performs in front of the audience and Mandy, who seems to see him in a new light.  - The Full Monty
  • While some black soldiers are happy and proud to see one of their own race wearing captain's bars, others are distrustful and evasive.  - A Soldier's Story
  • He believes he must have been a "disappointment" to his mother, but hopes she would be proud to see him with his "lovely friends".  - The Elephant Man (film)
  • Henry and Martha enjoy a happy marriage and become the proud parents of a boy.  - Heaven Can Wait (1943 film)
  • York rejects the offers, however, saying that he was not proud of what he did in the war, but it had to be done.  - Sergeant York (film)
  • Schultz is proud of his prize-winning rooster, Brigham.  - Pass the Gravy
  • Perhaps you're even proud of yourselves.  - M (1931 film)
  • Champ is determined to win the fight, make Dink proud of him, and use his prize money to buy back Little Champ.  - The Champ (1931 film)
  • Her suspicions arouse Raymond's proud and passionate nature, and the two separate.  - The Last Man
  • Jacqueline is repulsed when she first sees O's chains and scars, although O herself is proud of her condition as a willing slave.  - Story of O
  • When he is the only man not hired, Terry openly confronts Friendly, calling him out and proclaiming that he is proud of what he did.  - On the Waterfront
  • When Cole says that his grandmother feels proud of Lynn, his mother tearfully accepts the truth and they hug each other.  - The Sixth Sense

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