had disgraced
- past perfect of disgrace.
Example Sentences
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In 1974, when Richard Nixon had disgraced the presidency in the Watergate affair, it was leading Republicans such as Barry Goldwater and Howard Baker who pushed the Republican president to resign.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
I got us on I-10 eastbound, gunning a getaway car filled with hung over or heartsick soccer players who had disgraced themselves with bad play and even worse behavior.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2021
District Judge Judith Herrera at his sentencing hearing Thursday that he was tempted by the money and had disgraced his law enforcement agency, the public and his family, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2020
Fellow Democrat Anthony Weiner wasn’t in serious legal trouble, but he resigned from Congress because he had disgraced himself.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 3, 2015
It was a great tragedy because Raymie’s father had disgraced himself.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
