disgrace

Example Sentences

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How would you feel about getting a dream gig only to see it end in disgrace because of, well, you?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The victim's brother Billy Blue said it was "an absolute disgrace" that to this day no-one had been charged over the crime, suggesting it was known who the culprit was.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 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

“And I won’t have you disgrace the library, too. He’s the golden godson, not some thief in the stacks. He’ll return them when he’s done with them. Now be off with you.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor