blemished
Example Sentences
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That record is blemished by his removal from an assignment based on his Francis-like tendencies, which may have had a hand in his failure to rise above the lowest of the U.S.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
OK, the jewel does need some cleaning up, but it’s not that blemished.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023
Overseas, the record is more blemished, with nearly 1,600 deaths from 27 scheduled passenger jet accidents in the past decade.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022
Edison officials don't deny the electricity industry's blemished history on matters of climate.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022
Stared up at the full moon's blemished face.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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