beguiling

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The factory smokestacks begriming the sky in the opening scene are in Stratford, a section of London's East End where jobs and hope are in short supply.

From Time Magazine Archive

What could be seen of the skin of his face and hands under its stains and begriming was of a dull yellow.

From The Bell-Ringer of Angel's by Harte, Bret

Southeast of Merritt's central position a curling white smoke rising from the main ravine through the moisture-laden air, and begriming the folds of a red-and-blue headquarters flag, indicates where Crook himself is to be found.

From Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life by King, Charles

I thought that Welcker, Plunkett, Brooks, and all   The ghastly crew who always are begriming With villain couplets every page and wall,   Might be arrested and "run in" for rhyming.

From Black Beetles in Amber by Bierce, Ambrose

With the sheet that night is begriming she muzzles herself, and hides her face.

From Light by Wray, Fitzwater