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shame

[sheym] / ʃeɪm /




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That would be a shame, given how inspired Bass was by his primary effort.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

It would be a shame if we do not soon hear Hull saying something similar.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Confronted with the truth, I felt rage, confusion, shock and shame.

From Salon • 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

“Emma was just telling me she won’t be able to make it to my party, and I was saying what a shame that is.”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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