humiliation
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This looked like a humiliation ritual to me: Crowley wasn’t polling competitively even when he was actively campaigning, and it seemed unlikely that his brand could be rehabilitated with such little time left.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
To the pain of the debacle itself you must add the humiliation of self-admission, even if it is only implicit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
By the time Blake went on trial, nearly a decade had passed since Simpson’s acquittal for double homicide, but for prosecutors and detectives, the humiliation was fresh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
His willingness to absorb humiliation may even strengthen his position.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ranofer stood like a culprit, head hanging and face burning with humiliation.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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