marred
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The semi-final first leg of the Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship tie between Uberlandia and Mamore was marred by scenes that led to 43 players and eight members of coaching staff being sent off.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Previous short-lived truces in the war -- such as to mark Orthodox Easter -- have seen drop-offs in aerial attacks but been marred by accusations of widespread violations by both sides.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“We had a table and chairs that would seat 12 people and came from Peter’s grandparents. The table was marred on top and the consignment people wouldn’t take it,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The second-year forward is trying to take advantage of his first true NBA preseason after knee injuries marred his rookie season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
He put his hands in his coat pockets and turned back eagerly to his scrutiny of the house, as though my presence marred the sacredness of the vigil.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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