ashamed
Example Sentences
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“They represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.”
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
"You have chosen to set both aside and insult two female Canadian non-combatants, and to intentionally shame them before millions. You should be ashamed," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Spartans should be proud, and the Trojans should be ashamed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Druckenmiller said he wasn’t ashamed of using AI—but was a little stung by the reaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
His eyes brimmed with such pity and sadness, I sobbed and crumpled over myself, ashamed at how close I had come, so very close, just to fail.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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