humiliation
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That is not necessarily a humiliation for the longtime reality TV star.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Rudd seems to have been told he’s in one, playing Rick’s humiliation so large that he looks unhinged, his face covered in cuts and bruises of his own doing that, distractingly, never seem to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The Premier League season finished with Arsenal crowned champions for the first time in 22 years, while arch rivals Tottenham avoided the humiliation of relegation on the final day.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"That wasn't a humiliation but a logical response to a given situation."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
My efforts to avoid humiliation seemed to be wasted.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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