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scuff

[skuhf] / skʌf /


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Beyond a couple of scuff marks and some debris jammed into the treads, our sojourn had left the shoes looking much as they had when I’d first taken them off the shelf.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Marvel’s actual goal is to scuff up the brand with some punk-rock snark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

That means you can ask your bank to waive late fees or overcharge fees, or ask for a discount on shoes that have a scuff on them.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

A distant scuff of gravel, and then Hannie’s voice.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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