crying shame
Example Sentences
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“It’s a crying shame, literally, what’s happening to those families, those children in that community,” Harris said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2024
Every August thousands of people visit the village for Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, Simon says it's "a crying shame" the two pubs will not be there this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2023
“It’s a crying shame that essentially he has evolved into the person he is now,” said Anderson, who described his former colleague as a “subservient buffoon that unfortunately has forsaken his oath of office.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
“It’s a crying shame that these clowns brought this suit,” Volzer said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2021
When I see him, or what is left of him, I will tell him all about the missing part of me and listen for his crying shame.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
