humiliation
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Treasurys have endured the humiliation of heavy losses brought on by exploding deficits and mounting inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
"The humiliation was so intense that I said to myself: 'Never again, not for anyone'", she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Cook's England fell apart during the 5-0 Ashes humiliation in 2013-14, after which Pietersen was dropped.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The young Lafayette seized the opportunity to avenge his father’s death and his country’s humiliation, arriving in America in 1777, at only 19 years old, as the patriot cause was at its nadir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Aziz wanted to spare Agha the humiliation, and so she said, “It’s me. I’m barren. It’s my fault.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing humiliation
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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