be ashamed
Example Sentences
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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
An online content creator who has a compulsive hair-pulling disorder says others with the condition "shouldn't be ashamed" or "feel embarrassed".
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
I could not possibly be less interested in A.I. video or image generation, which carry dire consequences for society that Altman should be ashamed of just shrugging off.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026
Together we would not be ashamed of being bright or liking poetry.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
