befoul

Example Sentences

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He has persevered through torrential downpours, droughts and, most vexingly, increasingly elaborate halftime shows that befoul his beloved turf.

From Seattle Times

Male anxiety and overcompensation have further befouled this witches' brew.

From Salon

Hundreds of women will dress up against the cold on a gray November day to protest a pipeline that could befoul their water and will almost certainly lead to the final befouling of the planet.

From Washington Post

Cow pies befoul apple carts, a teddy bear and a man trying to save a young girl.

From Washington Times

A bad apple might be icky and distasteful, but befouled meat caused a related, but totally distinct, sensation cluster of contamination, queasiness and defilement.

From New York Times