become tainted
Example Sentences
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Other lawmakers, though, feared that the bill had become tainted by FTX’s influence.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022
Memories of consumerism and easy credit seem to have become tainted by the recession.
From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2019
The event faces “a critical test for its viability”, Hollywood Reporter said in an article suggesting it had become tainted by the scandal due to Weinstein’s former involvement.
From Reuters • May 17, 2018
Maybe Elvis Costello was right: Nielsen reissued May radio ratings for Los Angeles stations after recalculating the numbers because its survey sample had become tainted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2014
You are brave my Wilhelm," he said, "but I am confirmed in my opinion that some of our princely houses have become tainted.
From The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
