marred
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General Motors said Wednesday it sold 626,429 vehicles between January and March, and that the early part of the quarter was marred by "severe winter weather," while March emerged as a "much stronger month."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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
Eventually, mum and baby were deemed well enough to fly home but the couple's happiness was marred by news from the insurance company.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The dreaded brown tint suffused the glaze of every piece; some of them were marred with brown spots as well.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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