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On the other hand, he is heavily invested in the tournament's success – and may take special efforts to avoid the kind of diplomatic incidents that could mar proceedings.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Presumably, Mayweather scheduled the event as a warmup for the Pacquiao rematch — the only fight of the three that could mar Mayweather’s 50-0 lifetime record.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

Such errors mar but do not undermine the book, which leaves the reader with a sense of déjà vu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

Gilded fixtures, trim and ornamentation — rumored to be from Home Depot — mar the walls.

From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026

The Questing Beast brought up the mar, keeping a tight eye on Palomides, for fear of being let down once again.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Americans hated the laws, all but one of which was repealed under Adams’s successor, Thomas Jefferson, and the whole episode mars the second president’s otherwise splendid reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

It really mars what is otherwise a striking finish.

From The Verge ● Jul. 14, 2022

“That one layer of it just kind of mars the whole experience when you have to fight with the player to even experience it,” Belanger said.

From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2022

But while the action ultimately turns as murky as in any Avengers epic, the smug, depersonalized air that often mars those glorified cinematic frat parties is notably absent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2021

People might comment, especially Saint Sarah, who makes it her business to pounce on evidences of grief, bereavement, any occurrence that mars the tra-la-la-la gaiety of everyday life.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

The public mourning has, however, been marred by the renewed hostilities with the US.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

If this World Cup has been marred by astronomical ticket prices, that hasn’t put a damper on the tournament in the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Dreams of sun-soaked beaches, warm sand and sea air have been dashed, or least marred, by the wallet-busting reality of life in 2026.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

It was marred by that scar on his right cheek, but his smile was intact.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

On Tuesday, Scott retired three of the four batters he faced, with only a well-placed single through the right side of the field — a “soft-serve hit, as Roberts put it” — marring the outing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

A cycle of ephemeral emperors, military mutinies and civil wars had begun, marring Rome’s third century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

Sandisk’s stock is off fractionally on Tuesday, with the report hardly marring the first anniversary of the split.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026

Hundreds of pupils in Indonesia fell ill after eating free school meals, officials said Wednesday, in the latest case of alleged food poisoning marring a government-funded programme.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

A faded scar ran down his stomach to his navel, marring the smooth tan skin.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson