shames
Americannoun
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"It is one of the great shames that we didn't see enough of Duncan Spencer," says Campbell.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
It shames me all day with the ballooning total.
From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024
“That is a disgrace. It outrages and shames me deeply,” Scholz said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023
He begs forgiveness for "a sin that shames us".
From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2023
It shames me to do this, but it is the only way.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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