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shame

[sheym] / ʃeɪm /




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She said: "We're seeing so many small businesses that are fighting to stay open, which is a such a shame."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The goal here is not to shame you, but to inspire a new approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Ingredients that I once felt so much shame around now grace the insides of my refrigerator.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

My head pulsed with shame and regret, and I couldn’t bear to meet his eyes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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