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shameful

[shaym-fuhl] / ˈʃeɪm fəl /


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Syrsky, who also oversaw Ukraine's successful 2022 counter-offensive in Kharkiv, called the violations "shameful" and said measures had been taken against those responsible.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

With so many shameful decisions to choose from, Dahlia and Mark focus on two that require your immediate attention.

From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2026

Responding to the debate for the Welsh government, Plaid Cymru's Sioned Williams said it was "shameful" of Dan Thomas to call the policy "virtue signalling".

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Underlying this road map is the idea that wanting to be comfortable is shameful.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

It’s as horrible a joke as it probably reads, really shameful.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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