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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

The goal here is not to shame you, but to inspire a new approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Ingredients that I once felt so much shame around now grace the insides of my refrigerator.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But let's set aside the contested claims of the 2024 protests and the shame of grooming gangs scandal, and take a look at the overall picture.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The shame of it makes my skin feel tight.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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