Example Sentences

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The reaction to Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City has been "embarrassing" and "a disgrace", says manager Erik ten Hag.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

Mr. Schumer also said the ordeal has been embarrassing for Beijing.

From Washington Times • Feb. 12, 2023

His football achievements are astounding, but his enabling and empowering of miscreant athletes has been embarrassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2019

The reputation I didn’t earn and don’t want has been embarrassing and harmful.”

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2013

The governor's situation has been embarrassing, from the day of the condemnation, because of the fact that Clayton's wife is the governor's niece.

From The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories by Twain, Mark