Example Sentences

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Experts say their successes have embarrassed regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, the main backer of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Dominion's suit, had it proceeded to trial, would potentially have embarrassed Murdoch much more than losing gobs of sweaty cash.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2023

However, claims the ads may have appeared next to illegal content will have embarrassed Unilever, which bought the brand in 2016.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2019

I was certain I would have embarrassed myself.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2019

Aunt Tess is probably among them, hatted and gloved, waving a sign that would have embarrassed my parents.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse