embarrassed
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Asked by a prosecutor if she was embarrassed by her past relationship, she replied, “He was a friend. And I regret being a friend to him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The UK government should be "embarrassed" that boxing champion Bilal Fawaz does not have a British passport after living in the country for more than 20 years, says his promoter Eddie Hearn.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Is there a financial skill you think you should have developed by now, but are too embarrassed to ask about?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
I’m very embarrassed doing this routine, but it eases the transition for both of them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
“We agree,” said Sun Girl and every member of the Pack but one, who blushed and looked embarrassed.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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