shamefully
Example Sentences
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Despite his metaphorically Olympian stature, the pop star’s death was astoundingly and shamefully normal for a United States citizen.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
The first census of British India was conducted in 1871-72, 14 years after the shamefully bloody Sepoy Mutiny, and counted some 200 million Indian subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
But if pressed, I’d shamefully admit I listened to 68 hour-plus episodes of five nerds playing a board game.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
"The regulator has shamefully sidelined scam victims, despite the evidence showing that this decision could have a negative financial and psychological impact on them," she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
Deborah, who became after the death of Esther more friendly with Esther’s people, reported to him from the very beginning how shamefully Royal was being spoiled.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
