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shame

[sheym] / ʃeɪm /




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That would be a shame, given how inspired Bass was by his primary effort.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

There’s no shame in it—that’s how bubbles get bubblier and it’s the same instinct that helped your ancestors survive in prehistoric times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The family were, mercifully perhaps, not present to hear the vicious argument with shouts of "condemn it", cries of "shame", and jeers and boos on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Scary Movie’s” one genuinely ingenious move is to resurrect actors without shame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

To his shame, furious tears were rising in his eyes; he forced himself to push them down again.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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