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
The goal here is not to shame you, but to inspire a new approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The family were, mercifully perhaps, not present to hear the vicious argument with shouts of "condemn it", cries of "shame", and jeers and boos on Wednesday.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Rowan ran on, his cheeks burning with shame.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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