shame
Example Sentences
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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
Judging from some of her body language, her teammates are also never right, and that’s a shame, because she has some great ones.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Ingredients that I once felt so much shame around now grace the insides of my refrigerator.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“I met Theda Bara in her prime, for your information, and she was a riot, and the movie was fabulous. It’s a shame about the fire.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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