shame
Example Sentences
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In fact, he’s constantly mired in scandal, shame and disgrace, and has been his entire life.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
"The series increasingly highlights themes that are very familiar within therapeutic work like shame, unresolved trauma and the complicated nature of recovery."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
In addition to the light shame attached to the divorce, I looked funny.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"It's a shame it's come to this but we have no choice. It's a way to survive," he said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Seven knew there was no shame in a cleaning job, but toad sludge smelled horrific and pennies weren’t enough to live or eat on.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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