shame
Example Sentences
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"It's a shame it's come to this but we have no choice. It's a way to survive," he said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Kerry Washington, “Imperfect Women” “It’s a shame that Hulu’s chilling true-crime series ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ isn’t getting much attention this awards season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Women often do not immediately report allegations of rape and sexual assault, she said, "because of the sense of shame that you have, that somehow it's your fault".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
As a result, this kind of media will likely play a growing role in the manufacturing of online scandals, said Renée DiResta, a researcher who studies internet shame campaigns.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
You bring shame upon us all with your fighting,’ the wives were scolded by the oldest woman in the village.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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