dirtied
Example Sentences
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“It’s hard for a jury to convict when they feel no empathy for the victim. They dirtied up the victim and made her repugnant to the jury.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
During one spurt of construction, High Point offered free carwashes and valet service because the dust dirtied vehicles and the work limited parking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
And it’s only possible underground, in a place where the apocalypse hasn’t dirtied the tablecloths.
From Salon ● May 12, 2025
“Game of Thrones” dirtied up the high-fantasy genre; “Deadwood” the Western; “Watchmen” the superhero story.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2024
It’s just like Mom with her apology at the panel—to my parents, I’ve dirtied the name Meyer, and they’re desperate to prove it’s only me who’s bad.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
