embarrassment
Example Sentences
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Remember, he literally saved the Lakers from epic embarrassment with a Game 6 clinching gem in the first round against the Houston Rockets.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Plenty of people in the 1920s thought radio programming was a noisy, idiotic embarrassment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Tlaib loosened the room immediately, teasing her teenage niece, calling her “the future” while the girl shrank in embarrassment.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
The 77-year-old king grimaced in mock embarrassment as Trump turned to look at him, then waved as if to say carry on -- which Trump did.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
I sat there for a moment longer, petrified in embarrassment, before following after her with my head ducked down.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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