smear

Example Sentences

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Lively said the alleged smear campaign led to her losing out on acting jobs and revenue related to her alcohol and hair-care brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Simons previously said he "never sought to smear" the journalists investigated, and has now told the BBC's Newscast that "there's a lot I've learned from it".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

A block roasts into something different: the edges bronze and go a little chewy; the center caters into creamy pockets you can smear through the pasta later.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Maybe it’s hidden behind the smear of tomato soup or maybe it was never there at all.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller