be ashamed
Example Sentences
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"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
"It is a real thing that people shouldn't be ashamed of or feel embarrassed about," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“You should be ashamed of yourself,” he said.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
“We shouldn’t be ashamed of being right-wing anymore,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
To me, she said, “You should be ashamed, young lady.”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
