in disgrace

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Season 3 launched former “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval in the mix, and while he entered in disgrace, he exited as slightly more likable.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

A top official overseeing the test’s creation resigned in disgrace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Yoon was supposed to serve as president until 2027, but his term ended in disgrace.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

He ached to become speaker of the House, but when Spiro Agnew resigned the vice presidency in disgrace in October 1973, President Richard Nixon was compelled by the 25th Amendment to fill the vacancy—abracadabra: Ford.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024

But it was Shakespeare who said, “When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou