ashamed
Example Sentences
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“You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up,” he said at various points.
From Salon
With a hurt look on her face, Daisy said, “Jay Berry, you should be ashamed of yourself. Grandma has been so good to us and you can’t even thank her when she gives us something.”
From Literature
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“Nothing to be ashamed of. Not much gold left in The Mountain. Eat your supper.”
From Literature
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In November, he told the student newspaper that he was deeply ashamed of his actions and takes full responsibility “for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein.”
From Salon
“The Mexican government was ashamed of the film,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times
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