Example Sentences

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But it isn’t just Miller who is embarrassing the president with his Titanic moves.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

In the aftermath of Southampton's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis said talk of trying to not be the worst Premier League side ever is "embarrassing".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

The dependence on foreign donors to make mpox vaccine purchases and cover liability is embarrassing to another person deeply involved with the mpox response, who asked not to be named.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2024

Ministers publicly describe the fuss over frocks and football tickets as a "distraction" - a word politicians like to use when they are describing something they know is embarrassing and find hard to explain.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

Amanda complains that he is embarrassing her in front of her friend.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na