smear

Example Sentences

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This is a smear about an ally fighting alongside U.S. troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The Center for Responsible Lending says the industry is “using false allegations as part of a smear campaign to distract from the clear harm caused by their products.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Many a pot of chicken noodle soup or beef stew has been quietly improved by a generous smear of white miso stirred in at the end.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

"We reiterate that Virginia was a truth teller. Despite the death threats and smear campaigns against her, Virginia never wavered," Guiffre's two brothers and two sister-in-laws said.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

He did take the time to smear the mud on the upper part of the trail while his sister waited by the bridge.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins