be ashamed
Example Sentences
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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
"I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in Queens.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
We are killing the art of good defending by allowing this to continue, and let me also say that set-play coaches should be ashamed at allowing their team to defend in this way.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 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
A pocavergüenza was something you should be ashamed of but weren’t.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
