disgrace

Example Sentences

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He shot 43 free throws. which was somewhat of an NBA disgrace.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Davies' sentiments were echoed by football journalist Rory Smith, who called the decision "awful" and a "disgrace".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The Tribune had come in behind my essay with an editorial of its own, making similar points about the widespread disgrace of America’s youth sports system.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

He called the ruling a disgrace, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It took a clobbering in the Blitz—I wasn’t there, thank God—and the replacement buildings and the tower block are a national disgrace.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan