embarrassment
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Now that we’ve confirmed that a somewhat edgier choice is better than a well-intentioned embarrassment, we should file away this memory and never speak of it again.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
While things have improved domestically, McInnes' men faced similar embarrassment to their city rivals on the European stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
It was an embarrassment for the franchise and L.A. and further promoted the idea that the Rams can’t beat the 49ers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
He also apologized to his wife for actions that subjected her to scrutiny and embarrassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The heat that flooded my face had nothing to do with embarrassment for once.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
Some within Reform, who are full of admiration for Nigel Farage's chutzpah and gift as a communicator, are desperate to see a behind-the-scenes cultural shift that minimises the chances of further embarrassments.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
That’s not only because judges are fining more lawyers for their laziness, but because the publicity about these embarrassments has been inescapable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The moves by Khanna and Veasy put Republicans in an awkward spot, but they are likely just symbolic embarrassments.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2025
In fact, what’s kept from each character — hidden embarrassments and prideful lies — is the greatest pull of the plot.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
I thought about life, about my life, the embarrassments, the little coincidences, the shadows of alarm clocks on bedside tables.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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