Example Sentences

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After being taunted for bringing her toys, Bonnie is embarrassed but determined to get in with the cool group, leaving her toys outside to be returned to the wrong address by a stranger.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Barnes said the figures were likely only the tip of the iceberg as many victims remained too embarrassed to come forward.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

I plunked down at a gaming station and embarrassed myself playing “Mario Kart” over a lunch of Diet Coke and Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She stood in the doorway a while, obviously embarrassed at my tears.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom