scuff
Example Sentences
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Moments later, the executive—herself a shakedown passenger—dipped a napkin into a glass of spring water and cleaned a scuff mark off a menu.
His second-half spot kick was the ideal chance to end that but the scuffed strike lacked confidence and allowed Skorupski to save with his legs.
From BBC
The 20-year-old rice cooker that bears its scuffs with dignity, but still turns out perfect grains.
From Salon
Even his recent movies have seemed a little embarrassed by the guy, scuffing him up with cynicism.
From Los Angeles Times
He pointed to a white scuff mark on his shoe, saying that a tear gas canister had hit him in the foot, causing him to limp slightly.
From Los Angeles Times
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