Example Sentences

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“The Wedding Entertainer” tells the story of a disgraced Hasidic comedian who is looking to book one last gig to raise the $20,000 he needs to marry off his daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But on this, her fourth attempt, the daughter of disgraced late president Alberto Fujimori may have her best chance at power.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Like Johnson in “The Smashing Machine,” Gyllenhaal plays an UFC contender named Elwood Dalton, who’s disgraced after a tragedy in the ring.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank and has been ordered to return $27bn in reparations.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It was a great tragedy because Raymie’s father had disgraced himself.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo