Example Sentences

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"It’s not fixed, it’s temporary, but maybe it will shame the council into doing something," said Mrs Paterson.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Many will shame royal watchers for speculating about the Princess of Wales’ health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

To normalize your fears, please do not seek out people who will shame you.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2022

“Dr. Fontes will respond and the truth will shame them as well as those who have prejudged him without affording him even a hint of due process.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2021

They that wrong Harry will wrong me, they that shame Harry will shame me.

From The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston