shamefully

Example Sentences

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Despite his metaphorically Olympian stature, the pop star’s death was astoundingly and shamefully normal for a United States citizen.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Since its opening, Disney has been — shamefully — the most poorly lit building of its stature in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The first census of British India was conducted in 1871-72, 14 years after the shamefully bloody Sepoy Mutiny, and counted some 200 million Indian subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

In a statement in the House of Commons, Cooper said that despite Prof Jay's report and other inquiries, "shamefully little progress had been made".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

Deborah, who became after the death of Esther more friendly with Esther’s people, reported to him from the very beginning how shamefully Royal was being spoiled.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin