embarrass

Example Sentences

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This is not revelation: The defense secretary is well known for preening for the cameras with a level of self-regard that would embarrass most supermodels.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

They were blown away by Ireland at Twickenham as the men in green ran in five tries to embarrass Steve Borthwick's side 42-21.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“During my lifetime, reformers sought to embarrass CEOs by requiring the disclosure of the compensation of the boss compared to what was being paid to the average employee,” Buffett wrote.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

In Hostilities, players anonymously wrote questions intended to embarrass or enrage other players, the more intimate the better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Money seemed to embarrass her, and though she was obviously quite well off, she preferred to pretend otherwise.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris