embarrass
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But he's also very loud and he does bear grudges: he will undoubtedly continue to swing punches at OpenAI and attempt to embarrass it from his social network X.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The leaks that embarrass leaders usually aren’t about confidential business initiatives.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
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
“To embarrass them, yes, but it’s to embarrass them to stop them and others from engaging from this conduct,” Hochman said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
“I’m sure you didn’t mean to embarrass her, did you, Bat?” asked Mr. Grayson.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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