stain

Example Sentences

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Siri snafus have been a stain on Apple’s reputation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

But Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares denounced the detention of Abu Keshek as "illegal", saying it would further stain deteriorating bilateral ties.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

His only cosmetic update was painting over the original oak stain on the vanity about 15 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I open the teabag, which is labeled “Swee-Touch-Nee,” a brand I have never heard of and am not convinced actually exists, and stain my water with a bunch of deep dips.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini