shame

Example Sentences

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It was Tyndale’s personal encounter with the gospels that caused him to risk everything—exile, shame, poverty, imprisonment—to put the Bible into the hands of ordinary people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“If we do nothing — shame on us all because nothing has very extreme consequences for people who can afford it the least,” Graham said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

"We pride ourselves on creating space for women, so it's a shame the way it went down."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s a shame because when she does bring the reader along with her, those instances are what make this book not just interesting but deeply meaningful and important.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Edward Ashton’s reddened eyes blazed with shame and fury.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood