marred
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One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
It is now 20 years since the term "phone-hacking" entered the public consciousness, and 15 years since the News of the World closed - a tabloid marred by the scandal.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Jefferies Financial Group stock was falling ahead of the open Thursday after bad private credit bets marred its first-quarter earnings.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The early months of his tour were marred with various obstacles, including health-related cancellations, in addition to the arrest, which he did not directly address in his note to fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
In fact, within the thermonuclear research community, Livermore’s reputation was marred by the almost comic fizzles of the first devices it readied for testing.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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