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Example Sentences

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The attacks marred the business-friendly reputation Gulf countries took years to build.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across the board, the selling of Warner Bros will have massive ramification across Tinsel town, with all but assured cuts to staff in a city that has been marred by continued production cuts.

From BBC

The hull listed to one side, and a very large, splintery gash marred the bow.

From Literature

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

From MarketWatch

The tournament was marred by controversy earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games after Canadian Marc Kennedy insulted a Swedish opponent who accused of cheating.

From Barron's