Example Sentences
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And how mortifying would it be if Mr. Kemp’s guy made the runoff and won?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
It might have happened 25 years ago - but Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page says she is still reeling from a "mortifying" moment on a film set with Johnny Depp.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
And then enough time passed that it began to feel slightly mortifying to say, “Hi, I realize I should have introduced myself years ago, but here I am!”
From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2026
Little did I know this would turn out to be equal parts amazing and mortifying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
Godly glamour moms who invited your friends over for tea and guy talk—that was just mortifying.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
