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Wainschel’s post, which was OK’d by his daughter on the condition he didn’t embarrass her, didn’t lead to a job but did result in productive conversations, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

As a place that came of age with the automobile, Los Angeles is a sprawl of freeways with a public transport system that would embarrass any medium-sized European city.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Also, don’t embarrass your friend or shame her daughter by mentioning it to your friend, even in passing.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026

“I didn’t ask if they are Muslim, or say anything to embarrass you, in case you’re wondering.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

I guess he is about 80, but the answer he gives embarrasses me.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2025

That just takes 80-something victories, and any owner suggesting it is inordinately challenging to compete for a playoff spot should sell before he embarrasses himself any further.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025

"The seizure of envelopes with money in the office of a person I chose hurts me... embarrasses me before the Portuguese and I have a duty to apologise," Costa said.

From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2023

His invasion and behavior embarrasses many Russian speakers and makes them rethink their allegiance.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023

You can tell a true war story if it embarrasses you.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

I was embarrassed watching “Alley Cats” with myself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Some people are embarrassed or they feel there’s nothing that can be done, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

In January, Ward said he was "not embarrassed" after his restaurant was given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in November 2025.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“There was a definite shortfall of manners on this trip, and I left this trip feeling embarrassed and taken advantage of.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Aunt Tess is probably among them, hatted and gloved, waving a sign that would have embarrassed my parents.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Her symptoms, which include blurry vision, struggling to recall "basic words" in conversation and feeling unfocused, can be embarrassing to deal with at work, she says.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

The latest incident follows several embarrassing episodes this season with the Giants, who through Thursday are 47-62 and 22 games behind the first-place Dodgers in the National League West.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Looking to avoid an embarrassing L, the committee postponed the Blanche vote, which had been scheduled for Thursday.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

The most embarrassing entries relate Dr. Fauci’s fixation with his own press coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

“Trust me, Duke. They’ll delay new episodes until you’re better if we—or rather, I—can encourage Fred to make a few more embarrassing blunders.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein