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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

"I think it's a shame that he left Manchester United - he's a Manchester lad," Rooney said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Judging from some of her body language, her teammates are also never right, and that’s a shame, because she has some great ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s a shame she wasn’t the one addressing Harvard’s class of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Of course, Clare did not tell Gingersnipes this last part, for shame is a formidable muzzle.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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