blighted

Example Sentences

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The retired police officer said parts of the town were being blighted by youths wearing balaclavas while also riding electric and off-road bikes.

From BBC

His career has been blighted by injuries and the Perth Test was the end of a 15-month absence from Test cricket, firstly because of an elbow injury, then the knee problem.

From BBC

Silverstein challenged the legality of the redevelopment agency’s vote, arguing that the property and the surrounding area were not “blighted.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Netherlands is among a number of northern European nations to be blighted by drone sightings around military installations and airfields in recent months.

From BBC

It is a huge boost for Wood, one of the fastest bowlers to ever play for England, albeit in a 37-Test career that has been blighted by injuries.

From BBC