embarrassments

Be “reasonable” and urge your fellow-conferees to be “reasonable” and avoid haste which might result in embarrassments or difficulties later on.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Sabotage! Or How “Dilbert” Won The War 2010

Be “reasonable” and urge your fellow-conferees to be “reasonable” and avoid haste which might result in embarrassments or difficulties lateron.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Sabotage! Or How “Dilbert” Won The War 2010

The James Bond novels abound in embarrassments, from gobbets of nonsense presented as hard-won expertise ( "the smell of danger … something like the mixture of sweat and electricity you get in an amusement arcade") to absurdly connoisseurish leering at women.

Tradecraft 2005

The James Bond novels abound in embarrassments, from gobbets of nonsense presented as hard-won expertise ( "the smell of danger … something like the mixture of sweat and electricity you get in an amusement arcade") to absurdly connoisseurish leering at women.

Tradecraft 2005

That the end was near was known to all, and not the least of their embarrassments was the presence within the city walls of some twenty thousand Christian captives.

Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean E. Hamilton Currey

Here is a story related by Cicero in one of his letters which will recall the embarrassments we have ourselves felt in the presence of the unexpected.

Best Short Stories Thomas L. Masson 1900

The secret terror which had so often shot through his heart fell upon him again, and then followed the unwelcome thought that his embarrassments were the subject of conversation even in foreign towns.

Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Gustav Freytag 1855

Still, a series of blue collar "embarrassments" for Obama is all Madame Clinton has going for her these days -- and remember; there's always a chance lightening will strike.

Here's The New Oregon Ad By Pro-Hillary Group -- No Mention Of Obama 2009

Holomisa said these "embarrassments" could have been avoided with a proper investigation of the arms deal.

ANC Daily News Briefing 2003

When Judy's dress fell open at the National Television Awards in 2000 , it seemed just the obvious next step in a life lived on air, without pretension, and with the kind of embarrassments that all of us fear - including the embarrassing spouse.

The Guardian World News Kira Cochrane 2011