Example Sentences

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“He has disgraced his country and disrespects everyone around him because he is a sad individual who is mad about how his miserable life has turned out.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2023

“He has disgraced the institution, and the institution should speak with one voice against his misconduct.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

If he does, that would likely be the last word in a case that has disgraced the Park Police, which has remained mum about it to this day.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023

In the process, he has disgraced his office in ways we are only beginning to understand.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2019

In a new burst of tears, she said, “Hoyt, Pa has disgraced the whole f-f-fam’ly. The whole t-town!”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns