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Proud of being vs proud to be

Both "proud of being" and "proud to be" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable in many cases, but there are subtle differences in usage. "Proud of being" is often used when referring to a specific quality or characteristic, while "proud to be" is more general and can be used in more ways.
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Proud of being

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express pride in a specific quality or characteristic that one possesses.
  • Nov 5, 2009 ... Hi everybody. 1) I'm very proud to be here (working in this hospital) 2) I'm very proud of being here. Which one sounds better?
  • Jan 16, 2018 ... I am proud of being a nurse. I'm mainly wondering about the difference in the current status of the person saying such sentences. The way I read ...
  • “I Am Most Proud of Being a Graduate.” “I Am Most Proud of Being a Graduate.” There is no “one size fits all story” for pregnant and parenting students, but ...
  • Dec 31, 2021 ... 386 votes, 492 comments. I really don't understand being proud of something you didn't have a choice about, that's like being proud of being ...
  • Jan 17, 2020 ... I'm really proud of being part of G. Love & Special Sauce's new album. We worked really hard on it. Have a listen and let me know what you ...
  • May 3, 2020 ... I somehow stopped being proud of being a nurse. Venting. Hi! Canadian nurse here. I became a registered nurse this past September. I'm 20 ...
  • Jun 26, 2022 ... Proud of Who I am. Proud of being taught what sportsmanship looks like. Proud of having manners and ethics on court. Proud of this season, ...
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... Yes, we might be poor, yes we might be a 3rd world country but overall, our history and just Algeria in general, are you proud of being Algerian ...
  • May 5, 2019 ... But those who are proud of being homosexual or transexual or pansexual or any non-hetro normative sexuality simply stand up againt homophobes ...
  • Dec 27, 2020 ... I see everyone talking about being proud of being non binary (as you should be) but I just keep thinking that if I'm proud of being a woman ...

Alternatives:

  • proud to be
  • proud of
  • proud that I am
  • proud that he is
  • proud of his achievements

proud to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express pride in one's identity or in belonging to a particular group or category.
  • Jan 27, 2014 ... Proud To Be (Mascots). 5.3M views · ...
  • Jun 29, 2023 ... Savannah Dexter x Shlebykay- Proud to Be (Official Music Video) Follow Savannah Dexter ▷ Facebook: ...
  • Mar 17, 2022 ... ... video by Penny Proud performing Proud to Be (From "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder"). © 2022 Walt Disney Records http://vevo.ly/FJ66Gy.
  • Jan 16, 2018 ... I think it depends what kind of verb it is. Consider these variants: I am proud to be a nurse. (ongoing); I am proud of being a nurse. (???) ...
  • Jun 22, 2023 ... Proud to Be. PUBLISHED 06/22/23 BY Angie Ebba. "In June, you'll find me rocking rainbow rompers and glitter. Come July, look for me in my ...
  • Nov 5, 2009 ... Hi everybody. 1) I'm very proud to be here (working in this hospital) 2) I'm very proud of being here. Which one sounds better?
  • Proud To Be Delivered. Home · Tell Us Your Story · FAQs · Need Prayer? Praying For Someone? Salvation · Media Statement · Media Inquiry · Give. Open Menu Close ...
  • So proud to be the “album cover” for the Emmy nominated song written by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul! “Pickwick Triplets.”...
  • Aug 19, 2016 ... It makes me proud to be student prince, to be not only studying here but having a life outside of the classroom that I enjoy very much.
  • Proud to Be First. At NYU, we use the term "first-generation" or "first-gen" to refer to students who are first in their immediate family to attend college ...

Alternatives:

  • proud of being
  • proud of
  • proud that I am
  • proud that he is
  • proud of his achievements

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