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.

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

He could have drawn level - or even surpassed Batistuta - in the second half, but slipped at the vital moment to scuff a shot straight at Ryan and firing another two efforts off target.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

I have a wide black elastic cinch belt with an imitation gold clasp buckle, and flat ballerina shoes of velveteen that scuff as I walk and bulge out at the sides.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood