However, his partners proved untrustworthy, and Beauregard was publicly embarrassed when the line failed to pay its debts within a few years.

People would be accused of incompetence, publicly embarrassed, fired.

The council had been publicly embarrassed, and the world would now know that there was an organized opposition.

Beysen was publicly embarrassed and did not run for the seat which easily went to his opponent.

But others pay up because they fear being hauled before a judge, jailed or publicly embarrassed as a "deadbeat."

Getting caught up in a scandal or being publicly embarrassed is an occupational hazard for politicians.

Khan, publicly embarrassed, takes over the leadership of the Muslims.

Charabi will not be publicly embarrassed, and if offered the option, I am sure he'll want this kept quiet.

They are the only students who can be publicly embarrassed on national television.

Reports of violations go to the United Nations and Western governments, which for the most part make sure that no violating country is publicly embarrassed.