disgrace
Example Sentences
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In fact, he’s constantly mired in scandal, shame and disgrace, and has been his entire life.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
"It's a disgrace," former Hearts striker Ryan Stevenson said, referring to the Celtic penalty.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
What counted as a public disgrace in politics 26 years ago should be the same as today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
She said it was "an absolute disgrace and contempt" towards victims' families.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
They reached the fountain and turned to face the house, and remained in silence for a while, leaning against the parapet, at the site of her disgrace.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing disgrace
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Excerpts from "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"
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"The Sporting Spirit"
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