blemish

Example Sentences

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The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Sagimet’s denifanstat showed increased blemish clearance in young adults after a year, with a 20% reduction in pimples after three months compared with a placebo in a China study.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Should you instantly disqualify anyone with a blemish on their record?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

The former white-collar fighter - with no amateur pedigree - has stopped 19 opponents in 20 wins, with the sole blemish a thrilling draw with Clarke in March 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Colonel Cathcart was overjoyed, for he was relieved of the embarrassing commitment to bomb Bologna without blemish to the reputation for valor he had earned by volunteering his men to do it.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller