be ashamed

Example Sentences

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"So I will never be ashamed that I was on trial, that I have spent 18 months in prison, that I may face many more."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In thinking about the club, costume designer Olga Mill wanted to reflect that in 2026, there’s “nothing to be ashamed of” when it comes to being rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in Queens.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

In interviews, he has emphasized that his time working at Trader Joe’s was never something to be ashamed of, but rather only something others chose to misunderstand.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“And don’t come back until you can behave properly. You should be ashamed of yourself, Rhonda, a champion twirler like you.”

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo