embarrassing situation
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers shouldn’t be here battling baseball’s junior varsity, and they know it, and they’re intent on pounding and pitching their way out of this embarrassing situation as quickly as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Mr. Isaacson, who has published highly praised biographies of such figures as Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs, is now grappling with an embarrassing situation as publications update their coverage from last week.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
He said he faced a "very difficult and embarrassing situation", adding: "I don't particularly enjoy living in this circumstance. I'm very committed not to be staying in this position."
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
"Our deepest apologies goes out to the #RoyalFamily and all involved in this embarrassing situation," the blog's statement outlined per Variety.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2022
Knowing we were always being watched by an unseen audience made an embarrassing situation even more awkward.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
