be ashamed

Example Sentences

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He added he had just touched the summit point and heard someone say "you should be ashamed of yourself".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In thinking about the club, costume designer Olga Mill wanted to reflect that in 2026, there’s “nothing to be ashamed of” when it comes to being rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“You should be ashamed of yourself,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

I could not possibly be less interested in A.I. video or image generation, which carry dire consequences for society that Altman should be ashamed of just shrugging off.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

Dr. Howell—and Dad too—always told me not to be ashamed.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram