shame
Example Sentences
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And somebody once told me that the distance between your public and private self is the amount of shame that you carry.
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
Confronted with the truth, I felt rage, confusion, shock and shame.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
With a chuckle of shame and mortification, I wiped them away with my sleeve.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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