shame
Example Sentences
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So I wanted to make a comedy in this playground of shame because it’s something that I can relate to, but I just had a sense that this is a very universal feeling.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
That would be a shame, given how inspired Bass was by his primary effort.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
"I think it's a shame that he left Manchester United - he's a Manchester lad," Rooney said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The goal here is not to shame you, but to inspire a new approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Her face went red with shame, but Seven would want to know if her dad were involved too.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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