embarrassed
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No job is forever and Mr. Huang embarrassed himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
The Patriots defense started strong but has fallen apart, and last week it was embarrassed by Green Bay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
"We really want to ensure that people aren't embarrassed to access it, be it a father or brother or even a male friend and that they can get it easily," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
“I’m embarrassed for her. And that sounds like pity, and I don’t mean it in a pitiful way,” she said.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Kat smiled, a bit embarrassed, and said, “It’s the key to everything. Look at the sticker.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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