ashamed
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You don’t have to feel ashamed about accepting her gift.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
And in too many places, we taught our children to be ashamed of the countries they would inherit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Why would I be ashamed of that?” he asked, adding that he doesn’t look down on immigrants who are now making the same choice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
"She was saying I made her feel disgusted and ashamed," says Helen.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“A snotted handkerchief? Really, Jakob? Two bachelors, yes, but Viola would be ashamed of you!”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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