Example Sentences

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An alternative is that civil servants were reluctant to raise the alarm about Mr. Mandelson because Mr. Starmer already had announced the appointment and withdrawing it would have been embarrassing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Pecker said he believed the story was true and would have been embarrassing to Trump and his campaign if it were made public.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

The moment Shrieves broke down in his class might have been embarrassing at a typical range.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

That lease runs out at the end of the year, and those negotiations have been embarrassing to all involved.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

Would have been embarrassing, his being son of the sea god and all.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan