be ashamed

Example Sentences

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"I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in Queens.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Your grandpa would be ashamed of your boys,” reads its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

We are killing the art of good defending by allowing this to continue, and let me also say that set-play coaches should be ashamed at allowing their team to defend in this way.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“You should be ashamed of yourself,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

“Those kids don’t know what they’re talking about, and their parents should be ashamed of themselves for letting them think that way,” she said.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad