embarrassing situation

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers shouldn’t be here battling baseball’s junior varsity, and they know it, and they’re intent on pounding and pitching their way out of this embarrassing situation as quickly as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Mr. Isaacson, who has published highly praised biographies of such figures as Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs, is now grappling with an embarrassing situation as publications update their coverage from last week.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

I doubt the embarrassing situation with the unreported Comcast overpayments will have a material impact on Pac-12 negotiations with media partners for the contract cycle that begins in the summer of 2024.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

He said he faced a "very difficult and embarrassing situation", adding: "I don't particularly enjoy living in this circumstance. I'm very committed not to be staying in this position."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022

Knowing we were always being watched by an unseen audience made an embarrassing situation even more awkward.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson