Example Sentences
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The good news is that the much-needed public discussion of this issue is starting to break through the shamed silence.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Everyone is entitled to privacy about their bodies, and no one should be shamed for poor health.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
On social media, fans shared the video and shamed the man for his behavior, with some looking to make his identity public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Drivers caught fly-tipping could also be given penalty points on their licences and illegal waste operators will be named and shamed by the Agency.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
One day of such reports was all that Victarion Greyjoy could stomach; he paid the gold price for food and water, though it shamed him, and took his ships back out to sea.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
