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~ともあろうものが
Usage:

Noun + ともあろうものが
Meaning:

I can’t believe that…
(A grammar rule used to state that a person in a certain profession or position did something bad. )
Note: Usually used with 政治家、警察官、弁護士、教師、医者.
Examples:

警察官ともあろうものが、強盗を働くとは。
I can’t believe that he/she robbed someone even though he/she is a policeman/policewoman.
弁護士ともあろうものが、依頼者の金を横領するとは。
I can’t believe that he/she embezzled the client’s money even though he/she is a lawyer.
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