embarrassing
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Heteropessimism exists alongside heterosexuality not because being straight is terrible or embarrassing or out of fashion, but because it is, first and foremost, an institution — one that in many places remains dangerous to spurn.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The antithesis of the embarrassing episode Tuesday night came less than two months ago when he robbed the Seattle Mariners of three home runs in one game.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"This Safa travel & visa debacle is embarrassing & grossly unfair towards the players & coaching staff," McKenzie also wrote on X.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
But no date, and certainly no relationship, is ever safe from embarrassing situations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“I’ve listened to an embarrassing amount of pop music from the 1990s, but I don’t ever recall encountering this,” Ridge said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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